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Economic Update Dutch version

Country Update the Netherlands

In the third quarter of 2011, the size of the economy declined. The net contribution from trade was positive, but this engine was not strong enough to drive the entire economy into the positive territory.

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Outlook 2012 (full report)

In 2011, we have seen a sluggish continuation of last year's weak recovery from the Great Recession. There are now, however, indications that the economy is once again heading towards a considerable slowdown in growth.