Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Members Cantillon Bea (Spokesperson) Bogaerts Kristel Carpentier Sarah Corluy Vincent De Wilde Marjolijn Decancq Koen Devuyst Kristof Frans Dorien Goedemé Tim Haemels Joost Horemans Jeroen Hufkens Tine Lefevere Eva Marchal Sarah Marx Ive Meeusen Leen Nys Annemie Salanauskaite Lina Schuerman Nathalie Sebrechts Leen Skugor Daniela Storms Berenice M L Van den Bosch Karel Van Lancker Wim Van Mechelen Natascha Van Rie Tim Van Zele Ingrid Vandelannoote Dieter Vandenbroucke Frank Vanhille Josefine Verbist Gerlinde De Graeve Diana (Associated member) Ghysels Joris (Voluntary member) Rottiers Stijn (Voluntary member) Main topics RESEARCH FOCUS CSP research is concerned primarily with social inequality and (re)distribution in the welfare state, with main focus on the functioning and the effectiveness of social policy. Areas of special interest include i) social policy responses to the (changing) socioeconomic and demographic context, and ii) the impact of social policy on the socioeconomic circumstances of its various target groups. RESEARCH LINES The CSP pursues three important lines of research. First the Centre strives to gain insight into the underlying causes and mechanisms of poverty and income inequality. Second it studies social policy developments and how they impact on the architecture of (different types of) welfare states. Third CSB research aims at understanding and explaining the impact of social policy on poverty and income inequality. These three interests connect the various research activities that take place in the divergent fields. RESEARCH TOPICS A. The generosity and adequacy of social protection programmes : Building on its tradition in international comparative research on (the generosity of) minimum income protection in Europe, the Centre studies of i) the evolution of these systems (in terms of generosity and adequacy) within the different types of welfare states, ii) the impact of processes of devolution and European integration, and iii) the relationship with emerging ecological policy lines. B. The outcome implications of evolutions in minimum income protection : Current research is on the adequacy of active labour market policy, intergenerational income inequalities, the redistributive impact of family policy and the socioeconomic circumstances of migrants. Additionally, attention is given to the emergence of so-called ''new social risks'' and to the implications of the ongoing economic crisis. C. Poverty and income inequality versus other indicators of social exclusion : The Centre studies the interactions between income inequality and poverty, (un)employment and other indicators of social exclusion on the one hand and the adequacy of social policy on the other. To this end, it builds on previously acquired insights into the problematic aspects of income inequality in wealthy welfare states and the socioeconomic determinants of income, health and education. D. Social policy in a multi-tiered context : The CSP monitors how social policy evolves in a multi-tiered decision context and study the implications of changing distribution of competences insofar as inequalities within and between welfare states are concerned. Website http://www.centrumvoorsociaalbeleid.be Projects Show the projects of this research team A structural approach to impoverishment: single-parent families.  03/05/2013 - 30/03/2014 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand KBS . UA provides KBS research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 03/05/2013 - 30/03/2014 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van Mechelen Natascha Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Joint patterns of income and wealth inequality, causes and consequences.  26/04/2013 - 30/06/2014 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand NBB . UA provides NBB research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 26/04/2013 - 30/06/2014 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Eurostat estimates data evaluation on EU2020 targets and recommendations on methodology and data for estimating variation estimates users.  19/04/2013 - 30/06/2013 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other FOD Sociale Zekerheid. UA provides FOD Sociale Zekerheid research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 19/04/2013 - 30/06/2013 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy EUROMODupdate2 - Microsimulation tool  28/02/2013 - 27/02/2014 Abstract This project concerns the updating of the Belgian country component for EUROMOD. It involves the following tasks: 1) Updating the input database based on the EU-SILC 2) Building policy systems into EUROMOD 3) Validation and incorporation into EUROMOD 4) Country report Duration 28/02/2013 - 27/02/2014 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Salanauskaite Lina Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Minimum income/unemployment benefits/wages - how to incentivise people to work.  03/01/2013 - 31/01/2013 Abstract This project represents a formal service agreement between UA and on the other hand GHK. UA provides GHK research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 03/01/2013 - 31/01/2013 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Who are the worst-off in a non-paternalistic multidimensional analysis of well-being? Theory,estimation and an application to old-age poverty in Europe.  01/01/2013 - 31/12/2016 Abstract A policy maker with scarce resources may want to target the worst-off. In this project, we study the identification of the worst-off (i) when taking a multidimensional perspective to well-being and (ii) while respecting the heterogeneity in opinions on the importance of the dimensions of well-being. Duration 01/01/2013 - 31/12/2016 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Decancq Koen Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy How to achieve a better marriage between employment growth and poverty reduction.  01/01/2013 - 30/06/2013 Abstract The project will address the issue of how te achieve a better mariage between employment growth and poverty reduction, one of the core issues of the Europe 2020 agenda. The particular focus will be on policies that can help to ensure that transitions from non-work to work, or for that matter from low work intensity to high work intensity also ensure a live free from poverty. Duration 01/01/2013 - 30/06/2013 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The labor market research as a tool and basis for future labor migration policy and EU FTAs.  20/12/2012 - 30/09/2013 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Flemish Public Service. UA provides the Flemish Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 20/12/2012 - 30/09/2013 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy When do exogenous shocks trigger institutional change: minimum income protection in times of crisis.  01/10/2012 - 30/09/2014 Abstract This project seeks to expand our knowledge on these first round crisis measures, and to assess their possible impact on subsequent policy measures and welfare state change. The project takes advantage of the research opportunity offered by the 2008 crisis. Duration 01/10/2012 - 30/09/2014 Researcher(s) Fellow: Marchal Sarah Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Labour market outcomes of second-generation immigrants in Belgium.  01/10/2012 - 31/12/2013 Abstract In this research project we want to analyse the labour market performance of second-generation migrants using a combination of survey and administrative data. We also want to identify the determinants of these outcomes in Belgium, which will also provide helpful insights for policy makers in this domain. Duration 01/10/2012 - 31/12/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Corluy Vincent Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy EUROMODupdate2 - Microsimulation tool.  16/03/2012 - 15/03/2014 Abstract This project concerns the updating of the Belgian country component for EUROMOD. It involves the following tasks: 1) Updating the input database based on the EU-SILC 2) Building policy systems into EUROMOD 3) Validation and incorporation into EUROMOD 4) Country report Duration 16/03/2012 - 15/03/2014 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Poverty reduction in Europe: social policy and innovation (IMPROVE).  01/03/2012 - 29/02/2016 Abstract This research proposal takes as its starting points: (a) the long standstill in poverty reduction, especially for people of working age, (b) the complementarity between employment, economic growth and social inclusion that is focal in the EU 2020 strategy, and, (c) the emergence of socially innovative policies and actions in the margins of the European welfare states. It aims at the evaluation of the Lisbon decade in terms of policies and actions against poverty at European, national and sub-national level and at improving the understanding of the interrelationships between employment, social protection and social inclusion and between institutionalised macro level social policies and innovative local action. Duration 01/03/2012 - 29/02/2016 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Employment and poverty in a changing society (EMPOV).  15/02/2012 - 30/09/2015 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Federal Public Service. UA provides the Federal Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 15/02/2012 - 30/09/2015 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Policy Research Centre VLAS (2012-2015).  01/01/2012 - 31/12/2015 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Flemish Public Service. UA provides the Flemish Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2015 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy ESFRI-project SHARE.  01/01/2012 - 31/12/2013 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Hercules Foundation. UA provides the Hercules Foundation research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Decancq Koen Co-principal investigator: Mortelmans Dimitri Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Country information on the implementation of active inclusion strategies.  15/10/2011 - 25/10/2011 Abstract This project represents a formal service agreement between UA and on the other hand EC. UA provides EC research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 15/10/2011 - 25/10/2011 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Is there a trade-off between providing adequate income protection and promoting selfsufficiency in social assistance schemes? On the optimal mix of empowerment, conditonality and sanctioning.  01/10/2011 - 30/09/2012 Abstract This doctoral research aims to gain insight in the optimal policy mix of conditional measures and enabling policies (directed towards social assistance recipients) in order to promote the transition of social assistance to employment, while ensuring a decent level of protection. By doing so, it will contribute to answering the question of why some countries succeed in combining high minimum income protection levels with high levels of outflow from social assistance dependency and why Belgium is not among them. In other words, the central aim is to find out the role of conditionality in bringing social assistance recipients to work and enabling the social assistance scheme to provide adequate benefits. Duration 01/10/2011 - 30/09/2012 Researcher(s) Fellow: Marchal Sarah Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Scientific input of poverty assessment .  21/09/2011 - 31/12/2011 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Flemish Public Service. UA provides the Flemish Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 21/09/2011 - 31/12/2011 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van Mechelen Natascha Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Inequality: Measurement, Sources and Redistribution.  01/09/2011 - 31/08/2016 Abstract I will focus on three research questions. First, I will study the measurement of inequality. Building on my earlier work on the measurement of multidimensional inequality, I see important research spill-overs to the measurement of multidimensional poverty and multiperiod social mobility. My second research interest is to investigate the sources of inequality in Belgium and the world. The main idea is to construct counterfactual distributions that result from the change of demographic or policy parameters. The third line of research involves a study of optimal redistributive policies. In particular I am interested in the role of the civil society on the formation of the societal willingness to redistribute and in crystallizing the implicit social preferences in our current taxation system. Duration 01/09/2011 - 31/08/2016 Researcher(s) Fellow: Decancq Koen Principal investigator: Decancq Koen Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Second network for the analysis of EU-SILC (NET-SILC2).  01/06/2011 - 31/05/2015 Abstract The primary aim of this project is to bring together all the knowledge in order to develop a "handbook" with a concrete set of recommendations for data providers and data users. The development fo a "handbook", the organisation of a workshop and possibly the production of documented and user-friendly computer codes for standard errors estimation will ensure that our recommendations will be practicable and widely disseminated among users. Duration 01/06/2011 - 31/05/2015 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Minimum incomes and alternatives for socio-professional integration (SPI) exemption of minimum subsistence incomes: follow-up project.  20/04/2011 - 31/12/2011 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand KBS. UA provides KBS research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 20/04/2011 - 31/12/2011 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van Mechelen Natascha Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Study on young people (18-25 years) and the right to social integration.  12/04/2011 - 30/11/2011 Abstract No abstract found Duration 12/04/2011 - 30/11/2011 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cuypers Daniël Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Decentralisation and the activation of social assistance beneficiaries.  01/01/2011 - 31/12/2014 Abstract This study assesses whether Belgium''s decentralised activation policy in social assistance is effective in guiding social assistance beneficiaries towards sustainable employment. Recently, many states have rescaled their social assistance schemes due to activation. This has given rise to a lively international debate on the optimal distribution of competences between government levels. We aim to contribute substantially to, firstly, the mainly economic and political literature on social federalism, and secondly, the social policy literature on the effectiveness of social activation policies. Duration 01/01/2011 - 31/12/2014 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Neels Karel Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The redistributive capacity of the innovating welfare state: a comparative evaluation of Sweden, The Netherlands and Belgium.  01/01/2011 - 31/12/2014 Abstract The proposed research project aims to assess these adjustments in three welfare states (Belgium/Flanders, Sweden and the Netherlands) in a European comparative perspective, with the work-family conflict as a case in point. Since inequality is on the rise again in Europe, the overarching research question concerns the role of NSR policies in the redistributive capacity of welfare states. Duration 01/01/2011 - 31/12/2014 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Organisation and coordination of a Network on the European Co-ordination of social security schemes within the European Union.  18/12/2010 - 17/12/2011 Abstract Organisation and coordination of a Network on the European Co-ordination of social security schemes within the European Union (Project Nos. VC/2010/0436 - Lot 1: Expertise in Social Security Coordination and VC/2010/1047 - Lot 2: Information and training) Duration 18/12/2010 - 17/12/2011 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy What explains socio-economic differences in health behaviour? Vaccination of children.  01/10/2010 - 30/09/2013 Abstract The aim of this project is to gain insight in the mechanisms underlying socio-economic differences in health seeking behavior, with a focus on vaccination behavior. Throughout the work, I integrate theories from different social sciences (sociology, economics, (social) psychology, and administrative sciences). I aim to contribute to the scientific knowledge on both vaccination behavior in general (identifying factors explaining this behavior can offer keys to the understanding of differences in the behavior) and on socio-economic differences in this behavior (where possible I want to directly observe these differences and connect them to underlying mechanisms). Duration 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van Damme Pierre Fellow: Lefevere Eva Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Putting the social investment state to the test. Assessing the impact of Dutch and Belgian policy adjustments on poverty and social inequality.  01/10/2010 - 30/09/2012 Abstract Putting the social investment state to the test. Assessing the impact of Dutch and Belgian policy adjustments on poverty and social inequality. Facing permanent austerity, several European welfare states ''reinvented'' themselves as ''social investment states'' (Giddens, 1998): shifting in focus from providing ''passive'' income protection towards increasing labour market participation and investing in people''s skills. This proposal focuses on the relationship between the social investment state and poverty/social inequality. Although several policy documents assume a natural symbiosis between labour market participation and poverty reduction, a few studies suggest that this relationship is far more ambiguous. To answer this question, the effects of Dutch and Belgian social policies are investigated. The Netherlands and Belgium are ''most similar cases'': both countries are very similar (small open transit economies), except for their broad policy reorientations. In the Netherlands there was an increased focus on active labour market policies, while Belgian policy adjustments were small and incremental. This project is divided into three distinct phases. First of all, the evolution of poverty and income inequality will be described for a long period of time. Secondly, policy and resource indicators will be used and collected in order to provide an overview of major social policy adjustments. Finally, these indicators will be used to estimate the redistributive effects of social policy, with special focus for so-called ''risk households''. Duration 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2012 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy SHARE-Belgium, Wave 4.  01/10/2010 - 30/09/2012 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Federal Public Service. UA provides the Federal Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2012 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Towards a balance in the new welfare state: dynamic comparison of the social security systems in five leading European countries and their performance in terms of old and new social risks.  01/09/2010 - 31/12/2012 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand Stichting Instituut Gak. UA provides Stichting Instituut Gakresearch results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 01/09/2010 - 31/12/2012 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Preparation of the "Staten-Generaal Inburgering en Integratie 2010": Organisation and reporting of the working group "Work".  01/09/2010 - 31/12/2010 Abstract Organization of the working group ''Work'' and develop a discussion draft of the major challenges within the theme ''Work''. Duration 01/09/2010 - 31/12/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Welfare, income distribution and poverty in Flanders in an international perspective.  19/08/2010 - 30/06/2011 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Flemish Public Service. UA provides the Flemish Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 19/08/2010 - 30/06/2011 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The evolution of minimum income protection in the EU.  14/07/2010 - 01/10/2010 Abstract The project will aim at analysing the evolution of minimum income protection in the EU over the last decade, as well as the cross-country variation observed based on most recent data. Duration 14/07/2010 - 01/10/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van Mechelen Natascha Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Addressing the shortage on the Belgian Labour Market through migration.  04/05/2010 - 15/07/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 04/05/2010 - 15/07/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Corluy Vincent Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Principal investigator: Mussche Ninke Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy GINI - Growing Inequalities Impacts.  01/02/2010 - 31/07/2013 Abstract Strategic objective: A major improvement in the understanding of changing inequalities and their impacts in the various countries of the European Union in comparison to other developed countries, including a longer-term perspective and with due attention paid to the impact on society as a whole Duration 01/02/2010 - 31/07/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy FLEMOSI: A tool for ex ante evaluation of socio-economic policies in Flanders.  01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013 Abstract In the FLEMOSI ("FLEmish MOdels of SImulation") five international partners collaborate to build advanced microsimulation models. We start from the European model EUROMOD and extend this with specific Flemish competences. These models are used to analyse the effects of policy changes before they are put into practice. Duration 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Labour market position and mobility of migrants, and its impact on the welfare state.  01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013 Abstract The research question has two main parts: 1) What are the determinants of the gap between immigrants and natives in terms of their labour market position and mobility chances? 2) To what extent can immigration contribute to the financial sustainability of social security in general and for Belgium in particular, given the labour market position and trajectories of immigrants? Duration 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy RSA+ /activation element in the Belgian integration income system alternatives in light of the neighboring countries.  22/12/2009 - 30/04/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 22/12/2009 - 30/04/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van Mechelen Natascha Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Developing a science-based projection tool for childcare.  04/12/2009 - 03/12/2010 Abstract This project develops a projection tool for the ''true demand'' for childcare services in the region of Flanders. In a first stage the determinants of the demand for childcare services (positive selection and number of hours) are selected through regression analysis (bivariate probit). In a second stage the results are applied to all Flemish municipalities to predict the current demand for formal childcare services and determine the size of the gap between effective supply and demand. Duration 04/12/2009 - 03/12/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Research on recruitment without obstacles - poverty in people with atypical curriculum.  18/11/2009 - 30/11/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 18/11/2009 - 30/11/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy CONVERGE - European welfare states are converging towards a single European social model?  01/11/2009 - 31/12/2012 Abstract This project represents a formal research agreement between UA and on the other hand the Federal Public Service. UA provides the Federal Public Service research results mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions as stipulated in this contract. Duration 01/11/2009 - 31/12/2012 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Analysis, conclusions and recommendations of the CSB-study/VIONA-research 'Inactiviteitsvallen voor personen met een handicap of langdurige gezondheidsproblemen - 2009' to translate and refine the Mental Health sector.  08/09/2009 - 30/09/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 08/09/2009 - 30/09/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Evaluation Project European Employment Strategy. Study unemployment and income.  03/03/2009 - 31/12/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 03/03/2009 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy EUROMOD - Microsimulation tool for modelling the impact of policy measures.  01/02/2009 - 29/02/2012 Abstract The key objective of the project is to improve and extend EUROMOD''s usefulness as a tool for policy monitoring. This will involve - updating EUROMOD to cover recent policy systems; - upgrading EUROMOD to operate using EU-SILC data as the input database; and - developing methods and precesses that facilitate the efficient updating of EUROMOD in the future. Duration 01/02/2009 - 29/02/2012 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy "Recruit without obstacles - poverty reduction with people with non-typical curriculum.  01/02/2009 - 30/06/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/02/2009 - 30/06/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Status Questionis of the Belgian Social Security.  16/01/2009 - 15/01/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 16/01/2009 - 15/01/2010 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Work Incapacity and Early Retirement in Flanders.  01/01/2009 - 31/12/2012 Abstract The research project aims to explore how work incapacity fits into early retirement schemes in Flanders, and to compare the Flemish situation with that in other welfare state regimes. It intends to set out in search of substitution effects between different early exit mechanisms and to find explanations for early retirement patterns in Flanders. Factors such as health, demographic evolutions and employer characteristics shall be taken into consideration. Duration 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2012 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Vade-mecum of common EU indicators agreed in the context of the Open Method of Coordination on Social Protection and Social Inclusion.  01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009 Abstract This project contributes to the activities of the Indicator''s Sub-Group (ISG) of the European Commission''s DG Employment and Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. The aim is to develop a vade-mecum reflecting the work on indicators in the context of the ISG, both with regard to methodology as the political dimension. The final report will consist of first, a number of horizontal chapters concerning the development and use of social indicators within the context of the European Union''s Open Method for Coordination on Social Protection and Social Inclusion; second, fact sheets for every indicator already agreed or under discussion and third; a web application comprising these fact sheets. Duration 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy What do families need to come around? Minimum budgets and minimum income protection. (MINIBUDGET)  01/11/2008 - 31/12/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/11/2008 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Synthesis report based on the scientific analysis of the section on the social dimension of the national reports on implementation of the Bologna of the 46 Bologna countries and, where applicable, a maximum of 3 candidate countries.  01/11/2008 - 01/04/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/11/2008 - 01/04/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Eastern European welfare regimes within Social Europe. A comparison of the architecture and social adequacy of the income protection of the elderly in three Eastern European countries.  01/10/2008 - 30/09/2011 Abstract In this project, the architecture and social adequacy of the welfare regimes in the Eastern EU member states is compared. In order to do so, the project focuses on the evolution of the elderly''s income situation. Using various quantitative techniques the effect of cross-temporary and cross-sectional differences in social policy on the intergenerational and intra-generational distribution of income is estimated. More specifically the importance of differences in income packages (public, private, occupational pensions, compensations in health-care and housing, income from work) for the adequacy of incomes are scrutinized. In doing so, the project contributes to a better understanding of the impact of social policy on social outcomes and to the literature on the evolution of welfare regimes. Duration 01/10/2008 - 30/09/2011 Researcher(s) Fellow: Goedemé Tim Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy What explains socio-economic differences in health behaviour? Vaccination of children.  01/10/2008 - 30/09/2010 Abstract The aim of this project is to gain insight in the mechanisms underlying socio-economic differences in health seeking behavior, with a focus on vaccination behavior. Throughout the work, I integrate theories from different social sciences (sociology, economics, (social) psychology, and administrative sciences). I aim to contribute to the scientific knowledge on both vaccination behavior in general (identifying factors explaining this behavior can offer keys to the understanding of differences in the behavior) and on socio-economic differences in this behavior (where possible I want to directly observe these differences and connect them to underlying mechanisms). Duration 01/10/2008 - 30/09/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van Damme Pierre Fellow: Lefevere Eva Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Social State of Flanders 2009.  12/08/2008 - 30/06/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 12/08/2008 - 30/06/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy A model of childcare services: households and governments from the viewpoint of welfare economics.  01/07/2008 - 31/12/2012 Abstract This project provides a welfare evaluation of various policy alternatives regarding the provision of childcare. To do so, it enhances the existing ''collective household model'' with children as effective actors in the decision making process. Moreover, it compares policy measures regarding childcare services in Flanders, Finland, Germany and the UK, focussing on the distributional outcomes (between households and the intrahousehold allocation). Duration 01/07/2008 - 31/12/2012 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Inactivity falls for persons with a handicap or with long-term health problems.  01/07/2008 - 15/05/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/07/2008 - 15/05/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Bogaerts Kristel Co-principal investigator: De Graeve Diana Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Working poor in Flanders: a forgotten group?  01/07/2008 - 15/05/2009 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/07/2008 - 15/05/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The crisis and reorientation of European welfare states since the 1970s: what consequences for income distribution, financial poverty and social exclusion?  01/01/2008 - 31/12/2014 Abstract This project represents a research contract awarded by the University of Antwerp. The supervisor provides the Antwerp University research mentioned in the title of the project under the conditions stipulated by the university. Duration 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2014 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Breda Jef Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Upgrading the survey of health, ageing and retirement in Europe - preparatory phase. (SHARE-PREP)  01/01/2008 - 31/12/2009 Abstract Aim of the preparatory phase is to bring the SHARE prototype to the level of financial, legal, governance and technical maturity required to fill important knowledge gaps in individual and population ageing. It involves all stakeholders necessary for the major upgrade, among them research institutes and universities; national science ministries and foundations; two Directorates General of the European Commission; and the US, National Institute on Aging. Most important tangible outcome of this negotiation process will be a memorandum of understanding as the foundation for a sustainable cooperation of the stakeholders. Duration 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Poverty and income inequality among the aged, and poverty and labour market participation among parents and children.  01/10/2007 - 30/09/2010 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2007 - 30/09/2010 Researcher(s) Fellow: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The European social model: components, sustainability and instruments to combat social exclusion in Europe.  01/10/2007 - 30/09/2010 Abstract This research consists of two central parts. In the first part, I look for possible characteristics of a European social model. Does there exist a set of common features, and if so, how do they relate with the differences? In order to answer that question, a comparison is made between the European social market economies with social market economies elsewhere, with respect to their structure, functioning, and outcomes (in terms of effectiveness). This analysis will be based on socio-economic data at both the micro- and macro-level (LIS, ECHP (EU-SILC), ESSPROS and OECD data), complemented with a meta-study of the vast relevant literature. The empirical data will be analysed from a multidisciplinary focus in line with the social policy analysis tradition: the coherence and diversity of social arrangements (input) will be related with policymaking (throughput) and with the outcomes of social policies in terms of social effectiveness (output). The research question in the second part of this study is whether the European social model needs to be strengthened, and if so, how that should be established. This analysis will first look at the existing central social instruments, such as the Structural Funds. What are the purpose, size and effectiveness of the current flow of funds? Secondly, the minimum income schemes in the Member States are scrutinized, starting, in particular, from the question what options Europe has at its disposal, both in principle as in political and economic reality, to improve these national minimum income schemes. Finally, using modelling techniques, the impact of different future scenarios are compared. The multidisciplinary framework from the first part will also guide the analysis in the second part. Duration 01/10/2007 - 30/09/2010 Researcher(s) Fellow: Rottiers Stijn Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Microsimulation model Social Security MIMOSIS & Euromod: MIMOD.  01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008 Abstract In the framework of two AGORA-projects (AG/01/086 "Microsimulation model Social Security" and AG/01/116 "Valorisation of the microsimulation of Social Protection") an arithmetic model (MIMOSIS) has been developed which allows to calculate distribution and budgetary effects of reforms in social security on the basis of administrative data. MIMOSIS has been integrated in the working of the FOD Social Security and is used for policy support and preprations. In this project we examine the extent to which MIMOSIS can be used for international comparative simulations. The ''European Tax/benefit Model'' (EUROMOD) serves as a point of reference. Duration 01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The effects of debt instalments on the poverty situation.  01/09/2007 - 31/01/2008 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/09/2007 - 31/01/2008 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Peer Review "Implementing the new basic allowance for job seekers in Germany".  01/04/2007 - 30/04/2007 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/04/2007 - 30/04/2007 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Bogaerts Kristel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Economic and social profile of people who stay illegitimate, before and after the regularization operation established by the law of 22 December 1999.  01/03/2007 - 30/11/2007 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/03/2007 - 30/11/2007 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Social cohesion indicators for the Flemish region. The development of comprehensive social cohesion indicators at the local level in Flanders.  01/01/2007 - 31/12/2011 Abstract The strategic goal of this project is to develop a coherent framework for the development of social cohesion indicators in Flanders. While in the past decade, enormous amounts of statistical material have been assembled in Flanders, never before these various data sets (crime, fear of crime, use of social security, income, social participation, local government expenditures) have been brought together in one coherent data collection, that can be used by a wide array of social actors. With this project, we will assemble such a data set, by bringing together some of the best research teams in Flanders, each of them with a long track record in their field (resp., criminology, social security, participation and local government expenditure). In a second phase of this project, additional data will be collected by conducting a representative survey of the Flemish population, with an oversampling of theoretically relevant communities (the selection of these communities will be based on the results of the first data combination phase). Duration 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2011 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The determinants of care strategies among low skilled women: a matter of money or preferences ?  01/01/2007 - 31/12/2009 Abstract One of the most remarkable trends in recent decades has been the sharp increase in female labour supply and the related shift from a breadwinner towards a dual-earner society (Cantillon, 1991). On the other hand, the proliferation of dual earnership has not been universal: large numbers of low-skilled women remain inactivity or end up in unemployment. This conclusion has important socio-economic implications: not only do single-earner families face a high poverty risk, but this effect is further reinforced by the fact that low-skilled women tend to live together with low-skilled partners whose earnings potential is also low. Moreover, the employment of low-skilled women is a key issue in the European Employment Strategy, which stresses the importance of a rise in employment levels in order to sustain social security in a greying society. The proposed research will investigate why the so-called Belgian combination model has not worked for low-skilled women. Various hypotheses shall be tested. On the one hand, it seems reasonable to assume that financial constraints pose a greater problem for low-skilled women with low earnings potential. On the other, it is possible that poorly educated women have developed different preferences vis-à-vis the combination of work and care. A third hypothesis is that low-skilled females face a heavier care burden, not only numerically, but also through the accumulation of problems at household level: low income, household instability (e.g. lone mothers tend to be low skilled), ethnic minority background, presence of ''vulnerable'' children with a variety of problems such as learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional problems, mental and physical disabilities. Duration 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Antwerk! The Antwerp plan to take on the youth unemployment.  01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Eastern European welfare regimes within Social Europe. A comparison of the architecture and social adequacy of the income protection of the elderly in three Eastern European countries  01/10/2006 - 31/12/2008 Abstract In this project, the architecture and social adequacy of the welfare regimes in the Eastern EU member states is compared. In order to do so, the project focuses on the evolution of the elderly''s income situation. Using various quantitative techniques the effect of cross-temporary and cross-sectional differences in social policy on the intergenerational and intra-generational distribution of income is estimated. More specifically the importance of differences in income packages (public, private, occupational pensions, compensations in health-care and housing, income from work) for the adequacy of incomes are scrutinized. In doing so, the project contributes to a better understanding of the impact of social policy on social outcomes and to the literature on the evolution of welfare regimes. Duration 01/10/2006 - 31/12/2008 Researcher(s) Fellow: Goedemé Tim Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Estimates about the distribution of household income and poverty in Belgium for the year 1995.  17/07/2006 - 07/03/2007 Abstract The OECD publishes on a regular basis international comparisons of poverty and income distribution in the OECD countries. We computed the necessary figures for Belgium on the basis of ECHP (1995 and 2000) and EU-SILC (2005). Duration 17/07/2006 - 07/03/2007 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Open borders for a sustainable welfare state? An investigation into the interaction effects between migration and the welfare state.  01/07/2006 - 31/12/2010 Abstract The central research question is: to what extent do migrants contribute to the financial sustainability of the social security system and to the economic capacity of the welfare state in general, with a focus on Belgium? To what extent can migration offer a solution to the economic and fiscal challenges produced by an ageing society? We tackle this issue using intergenerational calculations, by drawing up a socio-economic profile of migrants and by estimating their welfare dependency and contribution to the social security system. Duration 01/07/2006 - 31/12/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Impact of government services on income distribution.  15/05/2006 - 25/08/2006 Abstract This project consists of the finalisation of a report on the impact of government services on income distribution, building on an existing draft and in co-ordination with other OECD staff. This will require implementing alternative methods for attributing the costs of these services to individuals with different characteristics, on micro-records from the European Community Household Panel and possibly on other sources for non-European countries. Duration 15/05/2006 - 25/08/2006 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The welfare evolution of the minimum benefits in Belgium and surrounding countries.  01/05/2006 - 30/04/2007 Abstract Minimum benefits in the Belgian Social Security System are automatically adapted to price evolution following the so called "health-index". In the beginning of 2004, the Belgian government decided to adapt minimum benefits not only to price evolution but also to welfare evolution from 2007 on. This research project investigated to what extent the subsistence level in our neighboring countries follow welfare evolution, and which mechanism are used to achieve this. Which lessons can be drawn from policies in other countries in order to achieve welfare correction for minimum benefits? Which policies are possible, and what are their pros and contras. The research is divided in three parts. We start with an update of the evolution of the Belgian minimal protection level. We go in-depth to which extent Belgian policies achieve minimal benefit levels that follow the evolution of purchasing power and welfare. Then we compare this evolution with the evolution in our neighboring countries. Finally, we focus on recent policies of these countries regarding social benefits and especially the policies to install benefit level adaptations for the general welfare. Duration 01/05/2006 - 30/04/2007 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy COMPARE - Toolbox for Improving the Comparability of Cross-National Survey Data with Applications to SHARE.  01/03/2006 - 30/09/2008 Abstract In a diverse continent like Europe, much can be learned from cross-national research using surveys among households and individuals. Often, however, such comparisons suffer from differences across countries and socio-economic groups in the way people answer survey questions, particularly self-evaluations of, e.g., health or quality of work. This proposal aims at solving this problem by developing widely applicable tools for comparative survey research among European citizens, so-called ancoring vignettes. Duration 01/03/2006 - 30/09/2008 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Mortelmans Dimitri Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy AIM-AP - Accurate Income Measurement for the Assessment of Public Policies.  01/02/2006 - 31/01/2009 Abstract This programme of activity will improve the comparability, scope and applicability of tools, methods and data for the measurement of income and the analysis of the effects of policies on inequality, poverty and social inclusion. It includes three linked projects on: (a) The distributional effects of non-cash incomes and the implementation of a more comprehensive income definition, (b) The implications of (and methods to account for) errors in targeting social benefits, tax evasion and measurement error in income data, (c) Incorporation of the effects of indirect taxes, along with direct taxes and social benefits, in redistribution analysis. All three projects are designed to improve the degree of comparability of measurement and analysis across countries. Each project will develop methodologies within a cross-national perspective and demonstrate their applicability to a wide range of research questions in diverse scientific fields. The resulting data and method enhancements will be made generally accessible and re-useable by implementing them within EUROMOD the EU tax-benefit model, an existing research infrastructure used for policy analysis and evaluation. Duration 01/02/2006 - 31/01/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy General : Understanding the relationship between financial services and poverty. Case study : Take-up and impact of the basic bank service in Belgium.  01/01/2006 - 31/12/2009 Abstract On the 1 st of September 2003, a new law on basic bank services* came into force in Belgium -unprecedented in Europe. This law obliges all banking institutions to offer a basic bank service for a maximum annual fee of 12 Euros, and thus aims to effectively eradicate bank exclusion, and more broadly socio-economic exclusion. But to what extent does the introduction of a legal ''right to a bank account'' actually succeed in democratising access and usage of a bank account, and fight financial exclusion and poverty? How can we explain the establishment of this law, and interpret its meaning within the area of tension between on the one hand, increasing liberalization (deregulation) and sharp competition in the banking sector, and on the other, the need for quality and affordable basic service provision for all? Which additional policy measures -identified and tested via carefully designed experiments- are most urgent to effectively realize the potential impacts of the law on basic bank services? Which concrete suggestions does this unique case generate for efforts elsewhere (in particular, the EU and the US) to provide the poor with financial services? And more generally, what are the implications of our research-strategy and -results for the further design and implementation of well thought-out social policy in Belgium as well as abroad?To effectively evaluate the broader impacts of a basic bank service, and more generally, the usage of financial products, special efforts are needed in developing innovative data. Existing databases (namely, the Socio-Economic Panel and the Panel Study of Belgian Households) are inadequate to enhance our understanding of, amongst other things, how individuals conceptualise their decisions over new financial products, to what extent individuals actually make use of existing services, and whether the use of these services really impacts individual and household welfare. Moreover, the poor or low-income households, the central target group of our project, are often underrepresented (due to attrition and selection biases) in those typical databases (De Keulenaar, 2002; Adriaansen, 2003). Hence, the approach we wish to promote and explore combines randomised experiments with survey data of random samples. Our project strives not only to improve our understanding of social situations related to poverty, but also to help shape better policies to fight against poverty. For instance, the unravelling of how certain population segments in our society analyse and undertake every day consumption decisions should allow policymakers and professionals to more effectively reach and assist these groups. Also, feedback from a randomised encouragement experiment should allow development planners, among other things, to perfect the product (basic bank service) and to develop a targeted, effective marketing or promotion strategy for launching it to a wider audience. Duration 01/01/2006 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy SHARE-I3 - Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe: Integrating Activities to Access the Time Dimension and to Enlarge the Cross-national Dimension.  01/01/2006 - 31/08/2008 Abstract Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe: Integrating Activities to Access the Time Dimension and to Enlarge the Cross-national Dimension. (SHARE-I3) Duration 01/01/2006 - 31/08/2008 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Center of excellence SOCIO.  01/01/2006 - 31/12/2007 Abstract Gelieve aan te vullen a.u.b. Duration 01/01/2006 - 31/12/2007 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Breda Jef Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Microcensus 2006.  01/01/2006 - 30/09/2006 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/01/2006 - 30/09/2006 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Indicators of over-indebtedness.  15/11/2005 - 15/05/2006 Abstract No abstract found Duration 15/11/2005 - 15/05/2006 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Construction of time series on employment, income distribution, socio demographic profile, consumption, social spending and funding in selected European countries  27/10/2005 - 31/12/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 27/10/2005 - 31/12/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The European social model: components, sustainability and instruments to combat social exclusion in Europe.  01/10/2005 - 30/09/2007 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2005 - 30/09/2007 Researcher(s) Fellow: Rottiers Stijn Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy New and in transition. What is the role of the European Union ? A study on the impact of the European Union on the pension reforms in 6 new member countries in transition.  01/10/2005 - 30/09/2006 Abstract Gelieve aan te vullen a.u.b. Duration 01/10/2005 - 30/09/2006 Researcher(s) Fellow: Goedemé Tim Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Scientific support for calculating the redistributive effects of an alternative way of funding social security.  15/09/2005 - 15/09/2006 Abstract No abstract found Duration 15/09/2005 - 15/09/2006 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Economic change, quality of life and social cohesion. (EQUALSOC)  01/09/2005 - 31/12/2010 Abstract Equalsoc is a network of excellence funded by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme. The network consists of 13 European research centres which the Commission deems to have attained exceptional level of academic expertise in the field of social inequality and cohesion. The network intends to encourage comparative research in such areas as employment and the labour market, income distribution and mobility, education and social mobility, the family and social networks, cultural differentiation and social capital. Duration 01/09/2005 - 31/12/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Valorisation of the Microsimulation Model Social Security.  01/09/2005 - 31/08/2007 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/09/2005 - 31/08/2007 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Towards a new division of labour: newly formed households in the forefront?  01/05/2005 - 31/12/2006 Abstract The division of labour of Flemish newly formed households is the research topic of this project. It looks at potential differences in the time allocation of the partners in these households, as compared to other households. Some central questions are: Does labour force participation tend to be higher? Does co-parenting lead to a more equitable gender-balance and more leisure? Is there a higher share of third parties (both formal and informal) when it comes to childcare? Duration 01/05/2005 - 31/12/2006 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Ghysels Joris Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Unemployment traps: an update for the Annual Report of the High Council for Employment (HRW).  14/04/2005 - 31/05/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 14/04/2005 - 31/05/2005 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Social and economic impact of ageing in Flanders and Europe. How can policy at the Flemish level respond ?  01/04/2005 - 31/12/2009 Abstract The most important societal issues with which Flanders and Europe will be confronted in coming decades is the twofold ageing of the population. The three principal policy issues that arise in this context are: i) the manner in which the burden of population ageing should/can be distributed between and within generations; ii) the development of high-quality and affordable care support for all; iii) and the enhancement of participation by the elderly in economic, social, political and cultural life in order that the capital of experience, knowledge and skills that the elderly represent could be utilised maximally. As far as the Flemish policy level is concerned, all aspects of these problematic areas are relevant: policy on formal and informal care for the elderly, including the Flemish care insurance scheme, employment policy, tax policy, housing policy, sociocultural and educational policy and, as a context for all policy domains, the structure of income and expenditure distribution and particularly the position occupied by the weaker groups (who may be targets of specific provisions). Some important research has already been conducted into the socio-economic aspects of population ageing in Flanders, but often this research is insufficiently prospective and informative for policy purposes. Moreover, usually a European angle is lacking, even though Flemish policy can obviously draw lessons from developments in other European countries. We therefore propose to construct an interdisciplinary knowledge platform with a view to: -bringing together available expertise in Flanders in the field of policy-oriented research into the issue of population ageing; -collecting high-quality data for Flanders that allow comparison with other regions and countries in Europe; -developing research instruments and methods to analyse these data in dynamic perspective and to test policy alternatives for their economic and social efficiency. Duration 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2009 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy State of the art report: ageing in Belgium.  31/03/2005 - 19/04/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 31/03/2005 - 19/04/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The imputation of the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC-inquiry)-executive phase.  01/02/2005 - 30/11/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/02/2005 - 30/11/2005 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Social federalism in Belgium and in Europe.  01/01/2005 - 31/12/2007 Abstract This research project deals with the question of what is the most optimal level at which to organise social redistribution through social security and taxation, in Belgium, in other federal States and in Europe. This issue will be approached empirically, by studying the functioning, the determinants and the outcomes (in terms of social adequacy) of social redistribution between territorial entities. From a distributional perspective, we shall try to determine the optimum level at which to organise income redistribution and explore possibilities for allowing separate redistributive entities to work together. Duration 01/01/2005 - 31/12/2007 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Marx Ive Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy How do families make ends meet: a pilot - action research project into the resources and coping strategies of families on low incomes ?  01/01/2005 - 31/12/2006 Abstract In this pilot-action-research project 50 families on low income will be followed during half a year, with the aim of obtaining extensive and thorough data on their resources and coping strategies. In this way, quantitatively oriented research on large samples will be linked to small-scale qualitative studies of low-income families. In addition, the true extent of non-take-up of social benefits will be assessed. Duration 01/01/2005 - 31/12/2006 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Lifelong Learning and the return of adults to higher education  15/12/2004 - 15/08/2006 Abstract The modern labour market demands a great amount of flexibility. A continuous development of knowledge and competences is required. The stimulation of the participation of adults in higher education is an important policy field. This VIONA-research aims to extend the knowledge on adults in higher education by an explorative study focused on Flanders. Based on administrative records on higher education, a detailed profile of adult students is constructed. In an explorative survey, we subsequently try to further reveal the profile, motivations, barriers and experiences of adults in higher education and the consequences on their professional careers. Additionally, a selection of institutes are questioned about the efforts made, related to lifelong learning, the difficulties they experience by doing so and the means spent. Finally, the existing instruments to facilitate a return to higher education are scrutinized. Duration 15/12/2004 - 15/08/2006 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy RVA panel: the composition of a panel database for longitudinal research on behalf of the federal employment agency.  01/12/2004 - 31/05/2010 Abstract RVA panel: the composition of a panel database for longitudinal research on behalf of the federal employment agency. Duration 01/12/2004 - 31/05/2010 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Smet Mike Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Analysis of National Action Plans for Social Inclusion 2001-2003 and 2003-2005.  01/12/2004 - 01/10/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/12/2004 - 01/10/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Care as a new social risk.  22/11/2004 - 30/09/2005 Abstract In this project, we intend to study empirically how-given the high dependency rate (and thus cost) in social security, low labour market anticipation (esp. among the low skilled) and relatively high (net) minimum wages - the public and private markets for (child)care services can be expanded within existing budgetary restrictions and with maintenance (or improvement) of minimum incomes from work and benefits. Duration 22/11/2004 - 30/09/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Survey on Health, Aging and Retirement (SHARE).  01/10/2004 - 31/07/2006 Abstract The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) is an ambitious project which collects data about Europeans aged 50 and older in order to shed light on one of the most dramatic challenges in the years to come - population ageing. The project is cross-national and interdisciplinary, which introduces considerable complexity and necessitates scientific and managerial innovations. SHARE is designed to foster better understanding of the complex interactions among economic, health, psychological and social factors that determine the quality of life of the elderly. The present project involves collecting SHARE data for Flanders, a region of Belgium. Duration 01/10/2004 - 31/07/2006 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Breda Jef Co-principal investigator: Mortelmans Dimitri Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Solidarity and subsidiarity in Europe : on minimum protection and social justice.  01/10/2004 - 30/09/2005 Abstract This project focusses on European social policy, specifically minimum income guarantee. The background of the research is the social philosophical debate about interstate solidarity. After creating this theoretical framework, the minimum protection schemes of the EU Member States are analysed and evaluated from a social efficiency perspective. An additional question is whether the major differences in poverty between the Member States can be explained by the different social policy systems. A final part deals with the possibility, necessity and desirability of a stronger EU steering in social policy to back up the presen Open Method of Co-ordination. Duration 01/10/2004 - 30/09/2005 Researcher(s) Fellow: Rottiers Stijn Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The Insecure Perspectives of the Low Skilled in the Knowledge Society (LoWER3).  01/07/2004 - 30/04/2008 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/07/2004 - 30/04/2008 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Marx Ive Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Student in the 21st Century. Pathways to alternative study financing of higher education.  01/05/2004 - 31/07/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/05/2004 - 31/07/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The link between policy inputs and well-being outcomes.  01/01/2004 - 31/12/2006 Abstract The main motivation for this project is that less is known about the links between welfare state arrangements and outcomes than about each separately. Outcomes are always determined by the whole policy package of which a particular arrangement is a part. Depending on the context in terms of other arrangements and the socio-economics situation, similar arrangements may well lead to very different outcomes. Duration 01/01/2004 - 31/12/2006 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Care for children.  01/01/2004 - 31/12/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/01/2004 - 31/12/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Assistance for the imputation of the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC-inquiry)-executive phase.  01/01/2004 - 31/05/2004 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/01/2004 - 31/05/2004 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Pilotsurvey in Flanders or the Survey on Health, Age and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Abstract This project involves a pilot-survey with 60 households of elderly persons (50+) in Flanders, in preparation for participation in the SHARE project in 2004. SHARE (Survey on Health, Age and Retirement in Europe) is a European multi-disciplinary research consortium, with the aim of creating a panel data set about persons of 50+ years, with data on income, health, social networks, among other aspects. Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Assistance for the imputation of the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC-inquiry)-preparatory phase.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Co-principal investigator: Verbist Gerlinde Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Scientific support for the detection of new forms os social injustice.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy A report on the instruments of social policy: Europe vs US.  01/10/2003 - 30/11/2003 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 30/11/2003 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Upward and downward mobility of employed and unemployed people.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2003 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Care as a new social risk: a study into the possibilities of transforming the Breadwinner Model into a Care-Oriented Policy for Household with children.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2006 Abstract In this project, we intend to study empirically how-given the high dependency rate (and thus cost) in social security, low labour market anticipation (esp. among the low skilled) and relatively high (net) minimum wages - the public and private markets for (child)care services can be expanded within existing budgetary restrictions and with maintenance (or improvement) of minimum incomes from work and benefits. Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2006 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Breda Jef Co-principal investigator: Meulemans Herman Co-principal investigator: Van Steenberge Josse Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Income inequality and social sigmentation.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Abstract This research project sets out to explore the problematic nature of income inequality in contemporary post-industrial society. The key question is how today absolute and relative income position are related to social segmentation. More specifically it is our goal to find out in how far income and income inequality determine other aspects of social inequality. The impact of income and income distribution on various social areas seem less straightforward than it used to be. On the one hand there are indication that the former determining character of incomes has diminished while on the other hand the relative income position is still a crucial factor in explaining social inequalities. The research project will consist of two part. First, the international literature on the link between income inequality and other social inequalities will be summarised and analysed. Second, we plan to do empirical research for Belgium. Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Microsimulation Model Social Security.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Construction of a database containing statistical information on social inclusion.  01/10/2003 - 30/06/2005 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 30/06/2005 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Involvement in the construction of a socio-economic database which will replace the Belgian decennial census.  01/10/2003 - 05/12/2004 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 05/12/2004 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Goossens Luc Co-principal investigator: Mortelmans Dimitri Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Managing Social Risks through Transitional Labour Markets. (TLM.NET)  01/10/2003 - 28/02/2006 Abstract The network brings together scholars from Europe and beyond in seminars and workshops on this theme. Major research on basic labour market transitions and transitions into other spheres of social life like learning, caring, unemployment and retirement shall be compared across the countries to contribute to detailed proposals of the reform of the Euopean social model. Duration 01/10/2003 - 28/02/2006 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Transport use and social policy.  01/10/2003 - 31/03/2004 Abstract In this project we investigate the relationship between transport use and socio-economic inequality. The existing databases (a.o. PSBH, Census) will be examined in order to draw up a socio-economic profile of transport users. By means of the microsimulation model MISIM we intend to measure the consequences of policy measures on income distribution and poverty. Attention will be focused on the effect of policy alternatives to encourage the use of public transport and to discourage the use of cars. Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/03/2004 Researcher(s) Co-principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Principal investigator: Van den Bosch Karel Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Marie Curie doctoral training site in social policy and poverty research.  01/10/2003 - 31/12/2007 Abstract The focus of research at the Centre for Social Policy (CSP) is on poverty, income distribution and the welfare state. According to the interests of the Phd. Students, the following research areas can be the subject of the doctoral training: 1. Study of poverty and social security outcomes in an international context, to gain better insights into the mechanisms determining the relative effectiveness of social security, unemployment schemes, family policy and social assistance programs. 2. Study of the dynamics of poverty and subsistence insecurity, by the use of large scale socio-economic panel surveys. 3. Development, validation and use of alternative measures of poverty. 4. Construction, evaluation and validation of comparable quantitative social indicators; developing benchmarks for social quality based on a comparative analysis. 5. Evaluation of social security and tax reform proposals by means of tax-benefit models. Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/12/2007 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy European Thematic Network on Indicators of Social Quality. (ENIQ)  01/10/2003 - 30/09/2004 Abstract This thematic network has both scientific and policy-related objectives. It is co-ordinated by the EFSQ (European Foundation on Social Quality, Amsterdam). The scientific objective is to build on the work of the represented teams and other related projects in the EU in order to construct an index of social quality that can be applied on a regular basis in all member states and across the EU as a whole. The network will be a scientific team made up of representatives from nearly all member states. Via a process of iteration it will develop together an agreed set of indicators of social quality. Duration 01/10/2003 - 30/09/2004 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy The imput of benefit sanctions in unemployment insurance on re-entry in the labour market and poverty.  01/10/2003 - 31/03/2004 Abstract No abstract found Duration 01/10/2003 - 31/03/2004 Researcher(s) Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Can improving low-skilled consumer services jobs help European job growth ?  01/10/2003 - 01/04/2004 Abstract The major objective of the network activities is to stimulate co-operative research on how employment growth for the low skilled can be furthered while avoiding the pitfalls of in-work poverty. Duration 01/10/2003 - 01/04/2004 Researcher(s) Principal investigator: Cantillon Bea Research Team(s) Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy Expertise Show the team expertise Cantillon Bea Expertise in the collecting and processing of survey data, the development of social indicators, the application of simulation models, and the interpretation of socioeconomic data in temporal and international comparative perspective. Technique:  - Microsimulation model of social security and taxation (MISIM-B) - Standard simulation model of social security (STASIM) - Database on the purchasing power and welfare evolution of social security benefits (KOWESZ). Users:  - All levels of government - The socioeconomic organizations - Statistical institutions Keywords:  SURVEY-ANALYSIS, SOCIAL INDICATORS, POLICY EVALUATION, SIMULATION MODEL