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Albert Rutten

Albert Rutten is a labour economist and researcher at SEO Amsterdam Economics. His work focuses on how policies and financial incentives shape individual behaviour in the labour market. He analyses labour force participation, retirement, and compensation schemes.

His research is organised around three interrelated themes: ageing and labour market tightness, migration (including expat subsidies and posted workers), and the Dutch social security system. He uses microdata and econometric methods to identify and analyse policy effects. His research is used in policy evaluations and contributes to decision-making in the areas of pensions, labour markets, and education.

Albert also publishes in academic journals such as the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance and De Economist. In addition, he serves as a referee for several journals and participates in the public debate through platforms such as ESB and Me Judice. He obtained his PhD from Tilburg University with the dissertation Essays on Work and Retirement and is affiliated with Netspar as a Fellow.

Contact:

a.rutten@seo.nl