How is the Dutch population faring? That is the central question addressed in The Social State of the Netherlands 2009. This book describes the present status of the Netherlands and the Dutch in a number of key areas of life, and also highlights the changes that have taken place in people's life situation over the last ten years.
Rob Bijl is the vice-director of the Netherlands Instititute for Social Research/SCP. Jeroen Boelhouwerhas done extensive research on the SCP Life Situation Index. Currently works at the Netherlands Institute for Social Research/SCP. Evert Pommerhas been involved in numerous studies on public services. Currently works at the Netherlands Institute for Social Research/SCP. Peggy Schyns, researcher Participation and Government at The Netherlands Institute for Social ResearchSCP.