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Unemployment declining in the Netherlands; government finally running a budget surplus
Global economic outlook: the sun appears to be coming out, but structural demand barriers are damping growth
House prices on course to hit new peak
UK election result: DUP saving the May day?
Brexit updates and their impact
The Greek debt crisis: developments from start till end
The uncertain future of European integration
Economic outlook by continent
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Country Report
Country Profile The Netherlands
This booklet provides the reader with relevant background information about Dutch history, demographics and economic structure. Furthermore, an overview is given of the main economic challenges facing the Dutch economy. Taken together, the information offers a bird’s-eye view on the Netherlands.
Special Dutch version
IN2030: Four future scenarios for businesses
Nobody knows the future. Yet to gain some understanding of the future, we have developed four possible scenarios of how the would could look in twenty years. Our projections revolve around two variables: conflict versus harmony and evolution versus revolution. The interaction of these two variables has resulted in four scenarios, each of which sketches a possible state of the world in 2030.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
Weak economic recovery in 2011 not entirely unexpected
During the past year we witnessed a lacklustre economic recovery. And the outlook for 2011 does not look much better. This may be disappointing, yet considering the severity of the recession, it is not altogether surprising. In the United States, as well as in a number of European countries, consumers were living beyond their means for years.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The Netherlands: becoming accustomed to a lower growth path
The Dutch economy has benefited in 2010 from export growth and from the government stimulus memasures. For the time being, consumers remain cautious, while on the investment front, activity is limited. For the coming years, real GDP growth - which is expected to average 1½% - will be lower than in 2010. Factors to blame include the levelling off of world trade growth and the austerity measures implemented by the government.
