Prof.dr. C.L.J. Caminada
'Measuring the effects of tax rules and social policy is a tricky business, requiring a creative combination of science, craft and art. When done well, it produces both truth and beauty. The research on the empirical analysis of tax rules and social policy focuses on the effects and impact of government policy. Empirical research may, for example, determine the effects of changes in the social security system and old age pension schemes for several socio-economic groups, and the economic aspects of tax reforms. However, empirical findings may (not) be in line with the expectations of policy makers. Research should therefore examine tax policy and social rules rather critically. My inspiration is to motivate others - researchers, policy makers, students - to apply empirical work themselves.'