Curriculum Vitae
Bas van der Klaauw
Department of Economics
VU University Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Date of birth: January 6, 1973
Tel: +31.20.5986120
Fax: +31.20.5989870
Email: b.vander.klaauw@vu.nl
Current position
Since November 2009 I am Professor of Economics at the VU University Amsterdam. I am
affiliated to the Tinbergen Institute, CEPR, IZA and IFAU. Since July 2008 I am working on a five-year project funded by
a Starting Grant of the European Research Council.
Research interests
Labor economics, Health economics, Applied econometrics, Empirical industrial organization.
Previous positions
- January 2003 - October 2009: Associate professor at the department of economics of the VU University Amsterdam.
- February 2002 - December 2002: Postdoc at the Department of Economics of the VU University Amsterdam and Scholar (NWO Persoonsgebonden Postdoc Subsidie).
- February 2000 - January 2002: Postdoc at the Department of Economics of the VU University Amsterdam and Scholar.
Education
- May 1996 - January 2000: Ph.D student at the department of economics of the
VU University Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute.
I wrote my thesis titled `Unemployment Duration Determinants and
Policy Evaluation' under supervision of Gerard J. van den Berg and Jan C. van Ours
(Cum Laude).
- May 1999: Participated in the IZA (Institute for the Study of Labor) Summer School
in Buch an Ammersee (Germany).
- January 1996 - December 1998: Participated in the teaching program of the Netherlands
Network of Economics (NAKE).
- October 1995 - April 1996: Ph.D. student at Tilburg University.
- September 1991 - August 1995: Undergraduate student at the department of econometrics of the
VU University Amsterdam.
Experience
- 2012: Member of the program committee of the EALE Meeting.
- April 2011 - : Board of associate editors De Economist.
- 2011: Member of the program committee of the European Meeting of the Econometric Society.
- December 2010 - : Hoofdredactie MeJudice.
- 2010: Member of the program committee of the EALE/SoLE World Meeting.
- 2009: Member of the program committee of the European Meeting of the Econometric Society.
- January 2009 - : Co-editor of Labour Economics.
- May 2008: Organized the three-day Third Tinbergen Institute Conference on "Microeconometric analyses of causal interrelations between development, education, health and labor
economics" in Amsterdam.
- May 2004: Visitor Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation (IFAU) in Uppsala.
- 2003: Member of the program committee of the European Economic Association Meeting (Stockholm).
- January 2002 - May 2002: Visisting scholar at the Department of Economics of the
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
- 2002: Member of the program committee of the Young Economists Meeting.
- July 2000 - : Co-organizer of the labour-seminars at the Tinbergen Institute.
- September 1999 - November 1999: Visitor at the Department of Economics of The
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
- October 1998 - November 1998: Worked part-time at the Dutch Ministry of Economic
Affairs.
- May 1997: Local organizer of the workshop on `Topics in Microeconometrics’
at the Tinbergen Institute given by Guido Imbens and Joel Horowitz.
- January 1996 - December 1996: Organizer of the lunch-seminars at the
Tinbergen Institute Amsterdam.
- October 1994 - September 1995: Member of the organization committee of
the Econometric Study Trip to Tokyo, Japan; (September 1995).
- February 1993 - August 1995: Teaching assistant at the Department of Econometrics
of the VU University Amsterdam.
Teaching Experience
- Applied Microeconometrics (graduate Tinbergen Institute).
- Introductory econometrics (undergraduate University of Pennsylvania, Econ006).
- Microeconomics (bachelor VU University Amsterdam).
- Econometrics (master VU University Amsterdam).
- Duration analyses (Ruhr Graduate School).
- Empirical policy evaluation (Netherlands Bureau of Economics).
- Empirical policy evaluation in health (Swiss School of Public Health).
Publications
- J.A. Bolhaar, M. Lindeboom and B. van der Klaauw (2015), Insurance search, switching behavior and the role or group contracts, De Economist, forthcoming.
- B. van der Klaauw (2014), From micro data to causality: forty years of empirical labor economics, Labour Economics, forthcoming.
- H. Oosterbeek and B. van der Klaauw (2013), Ramadam fasting and educational outcomes, Economics of Education Review 34, 219-216.
- E.R. de Wit and B. van der Klaauw (2013), Asymmetric information and list-price reductions in the housing market, Regional Science and Urbanm Economics 43, 507-520.
- B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (2013), Carrot and stick: how reemployment bonuses and benefit sanctions affect exit rates from welfare, Journal of Applied Econometrics 28, 275-196.
- J. Bolhaar, M. Lindeboom and B. van der Klaauw (2012), A dynamic analysis of the demand for health insurance and health care, European Economic Review 56, 669-690.
- N. Bosch and B. van der Klaauw (2012), Analyzing female labor supply - evidence
from a Dutch tax reform, Labour Economics 19, 271-280.
- P. Gautier and B. van der Klaauw (2012), Selection in a field experiment with voluntary participation, Journal of Applied Econometrics 27, 63-84.
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H. Hoogeveen, B. van der Klaauw and A.G.C. van Lomwel (2011), On the Timing of Marriage, Cattle and Weather Shocks, Economic Development and Cultural Change 60, 121-154.
- A. Dias da Silva and B. van der Klaauw (2011), Wage dynamics and promotions inside and between
firms, Journal of Population Economics 24, 1513-1548.
- E. Leuven, H. Oosterbeek, J. Sonnemans and B. van der Klaauw (2011), Incentives versus sorting in tournaments: evidence from a field experiment, Journal of Labor Economics 29, 637-658.
- Ph. de Jong, M. Lindeboom and B. van der Klaauw (2011), Screening disability insurance applications, Journal of the
European Economic Association 9, 106-129.
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B. van der Klaauw and L. Wang (2011), Child mortality in rural India, Journal of Population Economics 24, 601-628.
- M. Lindeboom, P. Lundborg and B. van der Klaauw (2010), Assessing the impact of obesity on labor market outcomes, Economics and Human Biology 8, 309-319.
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E. Leuven, H. Oosterbeek and B. van der Klaauw (2010), The effect of financial rewards on students' achievement: Evidence from a randomized experiment, Journal of the
European Economic Association 8, 1243-1265.
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B. van der Klaauw and A. van Vuuren (2010), Job search and academic achievement, European Economic Review 54, 298-320.
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M. Lindeboom, A. Llena Nozal and B. van der Klaauw (2009), Parental education and child health: evidence from a schooling reform, Journal of Health Economics 28, 109-131.
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G.J. van den Berg and B. van der Klaauw (2006), Counseling and Monitoring of
Unemployed Workers: Theory and Evidence from a Controlled Social Experiment, International Economic Review 47, 895-936.
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P. Frijters and B. van der Klaauw (2006), `Job search with nonparticipation', Economic Journal 116, 45-83.
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G.J. van den Berg, B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (2004), Punitive
sanctions and the transition rate from welfare to work, Journal of Labor Economics 22,
211-241.
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B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (2003), From welfare to work: does the
neighborhood matter?, Journal of Public Economics 87, 957-985.
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B. van der Klaauw and R.H. Koning (2003), Testing the normality assumption in
the sample selection model with an application to travel demand, Journal of Business and Economic
Statistics 21, 31-42.
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G.J. van den Berg and B. van der Klaauw (2001), Combining micro and macro
unemployment duration data, Journal of Econometrics 102, 271-309.
Working Papers
- G.J. van den Berg and B. van der Klaauw, A structural empirical analysis of Dutch flower auctions.
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M. Lindeboom, A. Llena Nozal and B. van der Klaauw (2006), `Disability and work: the role of health shocks and childhood circumstances'.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (1999), `Evaluating Dutch housing market
regulation', Tinbergen Institute, discussion paper 99-007/3.
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B. van der Klaauw and R.H. Koning (1996), `Some applications of semi-nonparametric
maximum likelihood estimation', Tinbergen Institute, discussion paper 96-161/7.
Publications in Dutch
- B. van der Klaauw (2013), Ontwikkelingen op de arbeidsmarkt gedurende de financiële crisis, Tijdschrift voor Economisch Onderwijs, blz. 10-13 (november).
- P. Gautier, A. de Grip en B. van der Klaauw (2013), Canon deel 7: Arbeidsmarkt, Economisch Statistische Berichten 98, 448-451.
- B. van der Klaauw (2013), Naar een modernere arbeidsmarkt, TPEdigitaal 7(2), 75-81.
- P. Gautier, B. van der Klaauw en B. Ter Weel (2013), Vergroot doorstroming arbeidsmarkt met soepeler ontslag, Me Judice 8 maart 2013.
- P. Bisschop, S. Kastoryano en B. van der Klaauw (2012), Effect van tippelzones op lokale criminaliteit, Tijdschrift voor Criminologie 54(4), 320-334.
- Commissie Theeuwes (2012), Durf te meten - eindrapport expertwerkgroep effectmeting, in opdracht van Ministerie van Economische Zaken.
- N. Ketel, B. van der Klaauw, E. Leuven en H. Oosterbeek (2012), Medisch specialisten profiteren van kunstmatige schaarste aan artsen, Me Judice 1 oktober 2012.
- B. van der Klaauw (2012), Pleidooi voor vlaktaks rammelt aan alle kanten, Me Judice 25 januari 2012.
- B. van der Klaauw (2011), Prestatiebeloning (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 96, blz. 239.
- B. van der Klaauw (2011), Gezond doorwerken (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 96, blz. 79.
- J. Bolhaar en B. van der Klaauw (2010), Collectieve kortingen belemmeren makkelijk overstappen van zorgverzekeraar, Me Judice 21 december 2010.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Rookverbod (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 95, blz. 719.
- P. Gautier en B. van der Klaauw (2010), Nobelprijs 2010: hoe vragers en aanbieders elkaar zoeken en vinden, Me Judice 12 oktober 2010.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Studiekeuzes (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 95, blz. 559.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Aan het werk (oratie), TPEDigitaal 4(2), blz. 130-147.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Arbeidsmarktbeleid (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 95, blz. 399.
- P. Gautier en B. van der Klaauw (2010), Een agenda voor hervorming van de arbeidsmarkt, Me Judice 24 juni 2010.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Collectieve zorgverzekeringen (column), Economisch
Statistische Berichten 95, blz. 239.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Minder uitgeven aan re-integratie werklozen is geen ramp, Me Judice 15 maart 2010.
- B. van der Klaauw (2010), Economen in het laboratorium (column), Economisch Statistische Berichten 95, 79.
- P. Gautier en B. van der Klaauw (2009), Hypotheekrenteaftrek en het DSB-debacle, Me Judice 20 oktober 2009.
- B. van der Klaauw (2009), Deeltijd-WW moet voorlopig worden gecontinueerd, Me Judice 29 juni 2009.
- B. van der Klaauw, A. te Voortwis, R. de Vos en I. Willems (2008),
Waarschuwingen voor werklozen even effectief als sancties,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 93, 724-726.
- N. Rade en B. van der Klaauw (2007), Politieke conjunctuur,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 92, 56-57.
- J. Bolhaar, Ph. de Jong, B. van der Klaauw en M. Lindeboom (2005), Strengere poortwachtersfunctie UWV leidt tot lagere WAO-instroom,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 90, 200-202.
- J. Bolhaar, Ph. de Jong, B. van der Klaauw en M. Lindeboom (2004), UWV als poortwachter - effecten van intensievere toetsing van reïntegratieverslagen: resultaten van een experiment, APE rapport, Den Haag.
- B. van der Klaauw, E. Leuven en H. Oosterbeek (2004), Financiële prikkels voor studenten,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 89, 156-157.
- G.J. van den Berg, G.H. Homburg, L.A. Hospers en B. van der Klaauw (2003), Activering en controle weinig effectief,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 88, 140-142.
- J.H. Abbring and B. van der Klaauw (2002), Analyse van activerend arbeidsmarktbeleid in dynamische modellen,
Daadwerkelijk Effectief, Prestatiemeting van Reïntegratie en Activering, TNO, Hoofddorp.
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B. van der Klaauw and G.J. van den Berg (2001), Goed beleid begint met goede toetsing,
Economisch Statistische Berichten 86, 904-905.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (1999), Deregulering van de Nederlandse
woningmarkt, Tijdschrift Politieke Ekonomie 21(3), 60-78.
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B. van der Klaauw (1998), De effecten van het beëindigen van een
onderneming op toekomstig ondernemerschap, Ministry of Economic Affairs,
working document.
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G.J. van den Berg, B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (1998), Sancties
in de bijstand vergroten de kans op werk, Economisch Statistische Berichten
83, 556-559.
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G.J. van den Berg, B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (1998), Arbeidsmarkt-effecten
van sancties in de RWW, Ministry of Social Affairs, working document 75.
Miscellaneous
- P. Gautier, P. Muller and B. van der Klaauw (2012), Job search assistance: Micro success does not guarantee macro success,
VoxEU.org (September 21).
- P. Gautier and B. van der Klaauw (2012), Labor market policy and participation over the life cycle, Nespar Panel Paper 26.
- B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (2010), Welfare to work: sticks rather than carrots,
VoxEU.org (August 19).
- N.M. Bosch, B. van der Klaauw and J.C. van Ours (2009), Female part-time work in the Netherlands,
VoxEU.org (September 5).
- J. Kluve, D. Card, M. Fertig, M. Gora, L. Jacobi, P. Jensen, R. Leetmaa,
L. Nima, E. Patacchini, S. Schaffner, C.M. Schmidt, B. van der Klaauw and A. Weber (2007),
Active Labor Market Policy in Europe: Performance and Perspective, Springer.
- B. van der Klaauw (2007), Unemployment duration: policies to prevent human capital
depreciation, in J. Hartog and H. Maassen van den Brink (eds.), Human capital: theory and
evidence, Cambridge University Press.
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G.J. van den Berg and B. van der Klaauw (2005), Job search monitoring and sanctions, CESifo DICE Report 3(2), 26--29.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (January 26, 2000), `Woningmarkt is overgereguleerd',
De Volkskrant.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (June 29, 1999), `Overheid mede debet aan hoge
woningprijzen', De Volkskrant.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (June 29, 1999), `Universiteiten hoeven niet
meer geld', NRC Handelsblad.
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B. van der Klaauw and U. Kock (1999), `De universiteit van morgen',
IDEE, tijdschrift van het wetenschappelijk bureau van D66 20(3), 4-5.
Paper Presentations at Conferences
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Annual Meeting of the ESRC Econometric Study Group (Bristol 1996, 2001).
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Econometric Society European Meeting (Toulouse 1997, Santiago de Compostela 1999, Lausanne 2001, Stockholm 2003, Vienna 2006).
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Annual Meeting of the European Association of Labour Economists (Aarhus 1997, Bonn 2012).
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Annual Meeting of the European Association of Population Economists (Amsterdam 1998).
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IZA Summer School (Buch an Ammersee 1999).
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Young Economists Meeting (Amsterdam 1999).
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Annual Meeting of the Netherlands Network of Economics (NAKE) (Tilburg 1997, Amsterdam 1998).
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Cowles Foundation Conference on `The Econometrics of Strategy and Decision Making' (Yale 2000).
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European Association of Labour Economists / Society of Labor Economists World Conference (Milan 2000, London 2010).
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Econometric Society World Meeting (Seattle 2000).
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Econometric Society European Winter Meeting (Venice 2001).
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Annual meeting of the European Economic Association (Lausanne 2001).
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Network of Excellence meeting (Amsterdam 2002, Dublin 2003).
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CEPR workshop `A Dynamic Approach to Europe's Unemployment Problem' (Berlin 2003).
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SCHOLAR Conference `Evaluation of Educational Interventions' (Amsterdam 2003).
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Workshop on `The effects of social insurance on the labour market' (Uppsala 2005).
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IZA/IFAU Conference on `Labor market policy evaluation' (Uppsala 2006).
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Workshop on `New aspects of active labor market policies' (Aarhus, 2008).
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Conference on `Structural models of the labour market and policy analysis' (IFS-London, 2008; Sandbjerg 2009).
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Various presentations at the Aarhus School of Business,
CREST-Paris,
Erasmus University Rotterdam, VU University Amsterdam, Georgetown University,
Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation (IFAU-Uppsala),
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA-Bonn),
University College London, University of Lausanne, Groningen University,
Johns Hopkins University, London School of Economics, Maastricht University,
Maynooth University,
New York University, University of Boston,
Paris School of Economics,
Royal Holloway University,
RWI-Essen,
Swedish Institute of Social Research (SOFI-Stockholm),
Tilburg University, Tinbergen Institute,
University of Aarhus, University of Alicante, University of Amsterdam, University of Louvain-La-Neuve, University of Oslo, University of Pennsylvania,
University of Toulouse,
University of Uppsala,
University of Western Ontario,
University of Zurich.
Formal Paper Discussions at Conferences
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Journal of Applied Econometrics Conference on `Inference and Decision Making' (Rotterdam 1999).
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Cowles Foundation Conference on `The Econometrics of Strategy and Decision Making' (Yale 2000).
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CEPR workshop `A Dynamic Approach to Europe's Unemployment Problem' (Berlin 2003).
Refereeing
American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, American Economic Review, BE Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy, Bulletin of Economic Research, De Economist, Econometrica, Econometrics Journal, Economic Enquiry, Economica,
Economic Journal, Economics of Education Review, Empirical Economics, European Economic Review, European Journal of Operational Research,
European Journal of Political Economy, German Economic Review, Health Economics, International Economic Review, International Journal of Manpower, Journal of Applied Econometrics, Journal of
Business and Economic Statistics, Journal of Development Studies, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Economic Surveys, Journal of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Human Resources, Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics, Journal of Labor
Economics, Journal of Macroeconomics, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Population Economics, Journal of Public Economics, Journal of the
European Economic Association, Labour, Labour Economics, National Science Foundation, Regional Science and Urban
Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics, Review of Economic Studies, Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Statistica Neerlandica, Statistical Modelling, Survey Methodology Journal.