SEP

Abstract

In 1984, Statistics Netherlands has started the Socio Economic Panel survey (SEP). This survey follows approximately 5 000 households through time. For this purpose, all household members aged 16 years and over are periodically interviewed about their socio economic situation with questions on education, labour market participation, income, assets and debts. In addition, one of the household members, preferably the head or the spouse/partner, is asked questions concerning living conditions, ownership of consumer goods and income evaluation for the entire household. Finally, of all household members, including children below 16 years of age, data on gender, date of birth, marital status, nationality and household situation are recorded. The last year for which the survey was conducted was 2002.