SEO Economic Research
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SEO Amsterdam Economics (SEO) is an independent economic research institute based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The institute conducts applied economic research commissioned by government ministries, businesses, and other public and private organisations.
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| Founded | 1949 |
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| Type | Economic research institute |
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Affiliations | University of Amsterdam |
| Website | https://www.seo.nl/en/home/ |
SEO was founded in 1949 within the Faculty of Economics of the University of Amsterdam. Although it remains formally affiliated with the university, it operates as an independent institute. Until 2005, it was known as Stichting voor Economisch Onderzoek der Universiteit van Amsterdam ("Foundation for Economic Research of the University of Amsterdam").
Research areas
SEO Amsterdam Economics conducts applied research in several fields of economics. [1] Some of its main research areas include:
- Labour markets and employment
- Education and human capital
- Energy and sustainability
- Health economics
- Public policy and taxation
List of directors
The following individuals have served as managing directors of SEO Amsterdam Economics since its foundation in 1949.
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| 1950–1966 | Jacobus Franciscus Haccoû |
| 1966-1975 | Joop Klant |
| 1975-1977 | Anton Julius Butter (Deputy Director) |
| 1977-1979 | Jan Lambooy and Christoffel Abraham Koopman |
| 1979-1985 | Wim Driehuis |
| 1985-1992 | Mars Cramer |
| 1992-2000 | Bernard van Praag |
| 2000-2004 | Hugo Keuzenkamp |
| 2004-2006 | Coen Teulings |
| 2006-2009 | Jules Theeuwes |
| 2009–2016 | Barbara Baarsma |
| 2016–present | Bas ter Weel[3] |
