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October 24, 2023

Does replacing grants by income-contingent loans harm enrolment? New evidence from a reform in Dutch higher education

This paper evaluates the impact of a reform which replaced universal basic grants by income-contingent loans on enrolment in Dutch higher education using administrative data of ten complete student cohorts....

October 24, 2023

Hoger onderwijs niet minder toegankelijk door leenstelsel

Met invoering van de Wet studievoorschot hoger onderwijs (vaak aangeduid als het leenstelsel) in september 2015 is de basisbeurs voor studenten in het hoger onderwijs komen te vervallen....

April 4, 2013

The effects of a special program for multi-problem school dropouts on educational enrolment, employment and criminal behaviour; Evidence from a field experiment

This paper evaluates the effects of a special program designed to increase school enrolment and employment among multi-problem youths.

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April 4, 2013

Follow-up evaluatie wijkscholen Rotterdam

This background document is in Dutch, there is no English translation

January 21, 2013

Why Did the Netherlands Develop so Early? The Legacy of the Brethren of the Common Life

In many Dutch cities there are Geert Groote schools. This is no coincidence, because Geert Groote's (1340-1384) ideas form the foundation of modern education in the Netherlands and many other countries.

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April 19, 2010

The effects of the schooling voucher system with respect to higher education enrolment

The effects of the schooling voucher system with respect to higher education enrolment.

March 22, 2010

The effect of accountability policies in primary education in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, holding schools accountable for test scores has improved educational achievements in primary schools.

February 9, 2010

The effect of education on smoking behaviour: New evidence from smoking durations of a sample of twins

Education has no impact on the decision to start smoking when young, but it does further quitting.

November 5, 2009

Special care for children with learning and/or behavioural difficulties

This report analyses the reasons for the increase in expenditures for primary education and the rise in the number of 'disabled' children.

July 27, 2009

What is known about the effects of the characteristics of education systems?; A literary study

This study reviews the empirical evidence on the effects of characteristics of educational systems on public interests.