In science and in society at large, there is a big debate going on about the existence and potential impact of 'neighbourhood effects'. The dominant question is: does the social composition of the neighbourhood have specific positive or negative effects on the career prospects of those who are...

The Dutch institutional configuration is unique in its hybrid character. The specific mixture of a strong welfare state and an Anglo-American-oriented economy, which is even more pronounced in the case of Amsterdam, creates a buffering capacity. However, this capacity is expected to be...