Publications

The import tariffs announced by the Trump administration on 2 April increase the cost of trade and spark major economic uncertainty. As a result, investment and exports will decline, leading to lower GDP growth. →

Er bestaat geen duidelijke relatie tussen de positie van een bedrijf in de productieketen en diens productiviteit. Wel worden bedrijven productiever naarmate ze meer activiteiten in het buitenland gaan doen. →

This study decomposes the risk of labor and health shocks into their likelihood and impact. →

The Dutch economy is set for moderate growth in the years ahead. Geopolitical unrest is currently causing additional uncertainty. The current expectations are that purchasing power will grow in 2025 and 2026 and poverty will decline. →

Labour productivity in the market sector declined by 1.4% in 2023. →

This paper studies and compares the effect of different adverse life events on individuals’ income trajectories. We use a harmonized research design across events and assess the effect of adverse events on ... →

This study examines the impact of cycling on urban spatial structure and welfare through the development of a quantitative spatial model that incorporates mode choice and car congestion.... →

Data shows that countries with higher pre-pandemic debt levels implemented more discretionary fiscal policy measures in the Covid-19 pandemic than countries with lower debt levels. This contrasts with theories of fiscal... →

Patient cost-sharing in health insurance tends to reduce moral hazard, but the effect may differ between subgroups. →

The announced import tariffs by the future US president Trump are expected to primarily impact the United States' own imports and exports. →