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Labour Market Research: The supremacy of neoclassical economic theory

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In this chapter we describe the state of the art in Dutch labour market research. Our main interest is in the paradigm (Kuhn 1970) used in contributions from economics and sociology. A paradigm consists of elementary theories, a methodology and a view on the cumulation of research, which scientists test and develop within their own field. It offers a cognitive framework for the recognition of a problem and for the appreciation of the results of empirical research. A paradigm may also extend beyond scientific research to influence laymen and policy makers.

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  1. University of Utrecht, Kromme Nieuwegracht 22, 3512, HH, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    Dr. Joop Schippers (Faculty of Economics/CIAV)

  2. Erasmus University of Rotterdam, P.O. box 1738, 3000, DR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Dr. Rudi Wielers (Faculty of Management sciences)

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  2. SISWO Netherlands Universities Institute for Coordination of Researh in Social Sciences, Netherlands

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  3. University of Utrecht, Netherlands

    Joop Schippers

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Wielers, R., Schippers, J. (1998). Labour Market Research: The supremacy of neoclassical economic theory. In: Evers, G., van Hees, B., Schippers, J. (eds) Work, Organisation and Labour in Dutch Society. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4794-1_2

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