This report analyses patterns of work and use of benefits over the full life course on the basis of Dutch data. The available data, however, only cover a period of twelve years. Therefore, the patterns observed during this period are used to simulate life courses for a cohort. The simulation...

In this paper we carry out a meta evaluation of the international evaluation literature regarding active labour market policies (ALMPs). Many attempts have been made to estimate the net impact of reintegration measures on the individual job entry chance. So, the question is what conclusions can...

This paper uncovers 'conspicuous work' as a new form of status seeking that can explain social interactions in labour supply. We analyse how peer working time relates to both labour supply and happiness for Dutch male workers. Using a unique measure of peer weekly working time, we find that...

This paper evaluates the Werk Loont ('Work Pays Off') program in the city of Rotterdam aimed at reducing the number of unemployed people claiming social assistance benefits. People are told about the program and the commitments it involves as soon as they apply for a benefit. Then a waiting...

This paper uncovers 'conspicuous work' as a new form of status seeking that can explain social interactions in labour supply. We analyse how peer working time relates to both labour supply and happiness for Dutch male workers. Using a unique measure of peer weekly working time, we find that...

This paper evaluates the ‘WerkLoont’ measure, which has two objectives: reducing the inflow into social assistance and stimulating the outflow from social assistance to work. The measure is applied as soon as a person enters a social assistance benefit. It consists of job search assistance...

This paper uncovers 'conspicuous work' as a new form of status seeking that can explain social interactions in labour supply. We analyse how peer working time relates to both labour supply and happiness for Dutch male workers. Using a unique measure of peer weekly working time, we find that...