Special Dutch version
For the first time the quality of management practices in the Dutch manufacturing sector has been measured in an internationally comparable way. Dutch management is ranked sixth worldwide, behind the United States, Sweden and Germany.
Column Dutch version
Assessing US tax cuts, Italian public spending, and Fed or ECB policy all require a distinction between the 'cyclical' and 'structural'. But even when you who know the difference, it is easy to make a policy mistake.
Economic Update Dutch version
While unemployment in the Netherlands briefly dropped to a new record low, collectively negotiated wages rose only slowly in 2018. Furthermore a decrease in demand from abroad also dampened Dutch exports in the final months of the year.
Column Dutch version
Financial markets are signalling the risk of a recession. They might have cried wolf before, but it is still worth paying attention to them.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The Dutch economy is approaching its limits due to a tight labour market, while imported uncertainty is hindering business investment. This may be the last chance for policymakers to fix the roof while the sun is shining.
Special Dutch version
The European elections will be a key political event for Europe in 2019. They will be held in May, to elect the new members of the European Parliament (EP).
Special Dutch version
Our analysis shows that China disproportionately bears the brunt of a US-China trade war, especially in case of a further escalation. Although most losses end up in the US and China, their bilateral trade war also negatively affects third parties, such as the Eurozone and The Netherlands.
Special
This Special re-assesses the economic impact of the US-China trade war, using more advanced methodologies. Our analysis shows that China disproportionately bears the brunt of a US-China trade war, especially in case of a further escalation.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
In the third quarter the number of sales declined yet again on the Dutch housing market, but prices rose with no less than 9.2 percent. In other countries though, including the UK, prices for owner-occupied homes are declining again. An omen for the Dutch market?
