Publications

Economic growth is slowing down in the Netherlands due to the decline in global growth and, to a lesser extent, the issues around nitrogen and PFASs. →

The increase in the statutory retirement age reduced the number of pensioners. About one third of this drop results in additional employment. Net savings for the government are about 80% of direct savings on retirement... →

This discussion paper presents further evidence that the most important published estimates of the effects of unconventional monetary policy are not reliable. It is a further elaboration of the ideas in the CPB... →

The use of secondary raw materials can generate significant environmental benefits. →

This report contains an analysis of the climate measures taken by the Rutte III Cabinet, as requested by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The package of measures, with additions and adjustments,... →

Persistent risks, new risks and uncertainty. →

The Dutch current account surplus has increased substantially since the late 90’s, coming mostly from the trade balance in goods. Internationally the surplus is consistently among the top surplus countries, thereby... →

The global economy is slowing down due to increased uncertainty as a result of trade tensions. →

This paper investigates how two different groups of Dutch mental health care providers responded to an exogenous 20% drop in the number of patients in 2012. →

CPB investigated how firms adjust wages and employment in periods of adverse economic circumstances. →