The mission of the Amsterdam School of Economics is to offer excellent teaching in economics, business economics, econometrics and actuarial science, at the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level, to students who are sufficiently qualified and motivated. The ASE also aims to perform path-breaking and high-impact research in these areas and to valorise the results of this research. Interaction of the School with its non-academic partners, whether they be commercial firms or (semi-) public institutions, can create substantial positive value for both parties and for society at large.