Economic Comment
Eurozone: A gradual slowdown, mounting challenges
GDP of the Eurozone grew with 0.2% in the 4th quarter. France and Spain performed better than expected, but Italy entered a recession with two quarters of negative growth rates.
Koen worked as an economist at RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets.
Koen was country risk analyst for Sub-Sahara Africa, Mexico and North-America. Previously he participated in a traineeship at the Dutch government. Koen studied Economics at Tilburg University.
Economic Comment
GDP of the Eurozone grew with 0.2% in the 4th quarter. France and Spain performed better than expected, but Italy entered a recession with two quarters of negative growth rates.
Economic Report
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Special Dutch version
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Economic Quarterly Report
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Economic Comment
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Economic Comment
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Special
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