SEO Amsterdam Economics (SEO) is a scientific institute in the Netherlands that conducts economic research commissioned by ministries, businesses, and other organizations. [1]
SEO was founded in 1949 from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Amsterdam. It is an independent institute, affiliated with the university. Until 2005 it was called "Stichting voor Economisch Onderzoek der Universiteit van Amsterdam" (Foundation for Economic Research of the University of Amsterdam).
SEO Economic Research conducts studies in various fields of economics. [2] Some of its main research areas include:
The following scientists have been managing directors of SEO Economic Research since its foundation in 1949. [3]
| 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 [4] |