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.
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. SEO Amsterdam Economics – Research Accessed 9 January 2026. 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.
SEO Economic Research history at seo.nl. Accessed September 12, 2013 1950–1966Jacobus Franciscus Haccoû1966-1975 Joop Klant1975-1977 Anton Julius Butter (Deputy Director)1977-1979 Jan Lambooy and Christoffel Abraham Koopman 1979-1985Wim Driehuis1985-1992Mars Cramer1992-2000Bernard van Praag2000-2004Hugo Keuzenkamp2004-2006Coen Teulings2006-2009Jules Theeuwes2009–2016Barbara Baarsma2016–presentBas ter Weel"Hans Wijers nieuwe RvT-voorzitter van SEO Economisch Onderzoek, at uva.nl, 9 November 2020. Accessed 4 February 2021.
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External links
SEO Amsterdam Economics Official website