This project studies the role of personal resources i.e. human capital, social capital, cultural capital and health) on social benefit dependency. The affect of these resources can change over time and be associated with the migration backgrounds, sex and age of individuals at the bottom of the labor market. Therefore, this study takes an intersectional approach on the dynamics that underly social benefit dependency, while considering formal and informal institutions. This project will combine administrative data and longitudinal survey data.

• Jos Slabbekoorn MSc
• dr. J.C. Vrooman
• Joey Tang