Special
Gaat het over jong en oud op de woningmarkt, dan gaat het al gauw over stijgende prijzen en aangescherpte leennormen. Maar dat vertelt zeker niet het hele verhaal. In deze Special kijken we daarom naar de rol van veranderingen in de demografie en op de arbeidsmarkt.
Economic Comment
De Nederlandse economie is in 2017 met 3,1 procent gegroeid, wat samen met Spanje de hoogste groei binnen de eurozone is. Dat herstel is ook op de arbeidsmarkt te merken.
Economic Comment Dutch version
The Dutch economy grew by 1.5 percent in Q2 and outpaced the solid growth in other Eurozone economies. Labour market figures in Q2 were also strong. Domestic and foreign demand can continue to drive a cyclical recovery.
Economic Comment
De roep om hogere lonen wordt steeds luider nu de werkloosheid daalt en werkgevers vaker een personeelstekort melden. Wie verder kijkt dan het werkloosheidscijfer ziet nog wel wat ruimte op de arbeidsmarkt.
Economic Comment
With elections in the Netherlands in three weeks, the eurosceptic PVV party of Geert Wilders still has the lead in the latest opinion polls. What would a future government look like if he wins?
Economic Comment Dutch version
Around the world, support for economic integration is fading. The imminent ‘Brexit’ is the first serious manifestation of European disintegration. Yet there is not enough attention to the economic effects of the dismantling of European cooperation.
Economic Comment Dutch version
The future of political and economic integration in Europe is still unknown. That is why we have defined four future scenarios for Europe. These are: ‘muddling through’, ‘further integration’, ‘disintegration’ and ‘two-speed’.
Economic Comment Dutch version
The dismantling of European integration or parts thereof may involve high costs. It is important that there is openness regarding the economic advantages and disadvantages when making decisions about the future of Europe.
