Annelore Verhagen - Publications

Publications

PhD thesis

Verhagen, A.M.C. (2022). Direct and indirect effects of public policies and interventions. [Doctoral Thesis, Maastricht University].

This dissertation examines the direct and indirect effects of two policy interventions: a programme promoting physical activity among primary school children and opt-out consent for organ donation. While both policies achieve their primary objectives, they also have unintended consequences. The physical activity programme negatively affects school performance, particularly among lower-performing pupils, while higher deceased-donor transplantation rates under opt-out consent do not necessarily translate into comparable reductions in organ-patient mortality.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Golsteyn, B.H.H. & Verhagen, A.M.C. (2021), Deceased by Default: Consent Systems and Organ-Patient Mortality. PLoS ONE, 16(3): e0247719.

This study examines whether higher deceased-donor transplantation rates in countries with opt-out consent systems translate into lower mortality among patients awaiting organ transplants. We find that differences in organ-patient mortality are substantially smaller than differences in transplantation rates, partly reflecting incentives for living donation. The results suggest that transplantation rates alone provide an incomplete measure of the benefits of consent systems.

Golsteyn, B.H.H., Jansen, M.W.J., Van Kann, D.H.H. & Verhagen, A.M.C. (2020), Does Stimulating Physical Activity Affect School Performance? Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 39(1): 64-95.

Using a field quasi-experiment and difference-in-differences analysis, this study examines whether promoting physical activity among primary school children affects educational outcomes. While the intervention increased physical activity, it also negatively affected school performance, particularly among lower-performing pupils. The findings highlight potential trade-offs between promoting physical activity and educational achievement.

This article also appeared in The Latest Research in Health Policy - Virtual Issue of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. See also this chapter (in Dutch) in the KVS Preadviezen 2021: Ongelijk Nederland.

Policy research publications

Informal care

[ In French ] Mikou, M. & Verhagen, A. (2026). Proches aidants en Europe : un état de santé moins favorable chez les personnes consacrant davantage de temps à l’aide, Drees Études & Résultats, No. 1386.
[ In French ] Verhagen, A. (2026). Le nombre de proches aidants à la vie quotidienne baisse de 6 % entre 2008 et 2022, et l’aide apportée s’intensifie, Drees Études & Résultats, No. 1377.
[ In French ] Verhagen, A. (2025). Trois aidants sur dix accompagnent seuls leur proche, six sur dix sont en activité ou étudiants, Drees Études & Résultats, No. 1358.

Artificial intelligence

Verhagen, A. (2024). Using AI to manage minimum income benefits and unemployment assistance: Opportunities, risks and possible policy directions, OECD Artificial Intelligence Papers, No. 21.
OECD (2024). Using AI in the workplace: Opportunities, risks and policy responses, OECD Artificial Intelligence Papers, No. 11.
Green, A., Salvi del Pero, A. & Verhagen, A. (2023). Artificial Intelligence, Job Quality, and Inclusiveness. In: OECD Employment Outlook 2023: Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market (pp. 128-154). Paris: OECD Publishing.
Salvi del Pero, A. & Verhagen, A. (2023). Ensuring Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Countries’ Policy Action. In: OECD Employment Outlook 2023: Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market (pp. 182-220). Paris: OECD Publishing.
Verhagen, A. (2021). Opportunities and Drawbacks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Training. OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, No. 266.

Skill needs and labour market shortages

OECD/ILO (2022). Equipping Health Workers with the Right Skills: Skills Anticipation in the Health Workforce. Paris: OECD Publishing.
OECD (2022). Skills for Jobs 2022: Key insights. Paris: OECD Publishing.
Vandeweyer, M. & Verhagen, A. (2022). Skills Imbalances in the South African Labour Market: Detailed results from the OECD Skills for Jobs database. Pretoria: DHET.
Vandeweyer, M. & Verhagen, A. (2020). The Changing Labour Market for Graduates from Medium-Level Vocational Education and Training. OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, No. 244.
OECD (2018). Skills for Jobs. Paris: OECD Publishing.
Kuenn, A. C., Meng, C. M., Peters, Z., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2013). Competencies: requirements and acquisition. ROA Reports No. 006
[ In Dutch ] Cörvers, F., Fouarge, D., de Hoon, M. L. A., Künn-Nelen, A. C., van Thor, J. A. F., Verhagen, A. M. C., Dijksman, S., Clerx, R., Salamanca Acosta, N., & Bertrand-Cloodt, D. A. M. (2013). De arbeidsmarkt naar opleiding en beroep tot 2018. ROA Reports No. 011

Lifelong learning

Verhagen, A. (2021). Opportunities and Drawbacks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Training. OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, No. 266.
OECD (2020). Increasing Adult Learning Participation: Learning from Successful Reforms. Paris: OECD Publishing.
OECD (2019). Getting Skills Right: Making Adult Learning Work in Social Partnership. Paris: OECD Publishing.
[ In Dutch ] Gerards, R., Künn-Nelen, A. C., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2013). Vervolgopleidingen op eigen initiatief en investering door politiemensen: welke prikkels dragen hieraan bij? ROA Reports No. 009

School-to-work transitions and youth unemployment

[ In Dutch ] Verhagen, A. M. C., de Hoon, M. L. A., & Meng, C. M. (2015). School-Ex 2.0 : de implementatie van ombuiggesprekken. ROA Reports, No. 004
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2014). De arbeidsmarktintrede van mbo-gediplomeerden. Zorgen voor 'werkzame' opleidingen. ECBO.
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Verhagen, A. M. C., Korthals, R. A., & Huijgen, T. G. (2014). Evaluatie van het School-Ex 2.0 programma. De rol van studiekeuze- en exitgesprekken in het MBO, ROA Reports, No. 002
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Huijgen, T. G., Sijbers, E. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2015). Schoolverlaters tussen onderwijs en arbeidsmarkt 2014. ROA Reports, No. 003
[ In Dutch ] Verhagen, A. M. C., & Meng, C. M. (2014). Oordelen over beroepsopleidingen in het MBO. ROA Fact Sheets, No. 003
[ In Dutch ] Verhagen, A. M. C., & Meng, C. M. (2014). Regionale verschillen in arbeidsmarktpositie van mbo-gediplomeerden. ROA Fact Sheets, No. 004
[ In Dutch ] Verhagen, A. M. C., & Meng, C. M. (2014). Salarissen en competenties van MBO-BOL gediplomeerden: Feiten en cijfers. ROA Fact Sheets No. 001
Verhagen, A. M. C., & Meng, C. M. (2014). School-leavers between education and the labour market 2013. Facts and figures. ROA Fact Sheets No. 002E.
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Verhagen, A. M. C., & de Hoon, M. L. A. (2014). Schoolverlaters tussen onderwijs en arbeidsmarkt 2013. ROA Reports No. 005
Verhagen, A. M. C. (2014). The Dutch vocational education and training system. ROA Technical Reports No. 005
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Verhagen, A. M. C., & Huijgen, T. G. (2014). Van opleiding naar arbeidsmarkt. In W. Huijnk, M. Gijsberts, & J. Dagevos (Eds.), SCP (pp. 109-143).
Humburg, M., van der Velden, R. K. W., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2013). The employability of higher education graduates: The employer's perspective. European Commission.
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Allen, J. P., Huijgen, T. G., Levels, M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2013). Schoolverlaters tussen onderwijs en arbeidsmarkt 2012. ROA Reports No. 007.
Meng, C. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2012). School-leavers between education and the labour market 2011. Facts and figures. ROA Fact Sheets No. 001E
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Allen, J. P., Fouarge, D., Huijgen, T. G., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2012). Schoolverlaters tussen onderwijs en arbeidsmarkt 2011. ROA Reports No. 2

Early school-leavers and NEETs

Meng, C. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2013). Early School-leavers. ROA Fact Sheets No. 003E
[ In Dutch ] Meng, C. M., Verhagen, A. M. C., & Levels, M. (2013). Ministerieel erfgoed: verlenging van de kwalificatieplicht. Binnelands Bestuur.
Huijgen, T. G., Meng, C. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2012). Early school-leavers. ROA Fact Sheets No. 002E
[ In Dutch ] Huijgen, T. G., Meng, C. M., & Verhagen, A. M. C. (2012). Voortijdige schoolverlaters. ROA Fact Sheets No. 002