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May 1, 2015

Literature survey on the theoretical explanations and empirical determinants of current account balances

From the theoretical literature, we find that there are several explanations to account for persistent surpluses.

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May 1, 2015

Bilateral trade balances for the Netherlands and eight selected countries: Comparing gross and value added trade statistics and data sources

The use of the GTAP and WIOD databases to calculate trade in value added provides valuable information that can be compared with the traditional gross trade statistics.

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October 8, 2013

Early warning indicators for debt sustainability

This CPB Policy Brief develops a simple dynamic framework for assessing the sustainability of public finances over a medium-term horizon.

February 6, 2013

The effects of technology and offshoring on changes in employment and task-content of occupations

Combining employment data with the British Skill Survey (BSS) we analyse employment changes between occupations (extensive margin) and within occupations (intensive margin).

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November 22, 2012

Identifying hubs and spokes in global supply chains using redirected trade in value added

The increasing importance of global supply chains has prompted the use of analytical tools based on trade in value added – instead of traditional measures in gross value.

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June 6, 2012

When is debt sustainable?

This CPB Discussion Paper proposes indicators to assess government debt sustainability. Sustainable government finances can be achieved via three main channels: fiscal responses, economic growth and financial repression.

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December 7, 2011

Wage inequality in trade-in-tasks models

Recent trade-in-tasks models suggest that relative low-skill wages (in rich high-skill abundant countries) may increase when low-skill tasks are offshored.

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May 28, 2010

Firm-level exports and productivity in The Netherlands

This is a background document for the CPB Discussion Paper 143: Exports and productivity selection effects for Dutch firms.

April 16, 2010

Modelling Human Capital Formation in WorldScan

New modelling capabilities in WorldScan, CPB's multicountry recursive dynamic CGE model.

April 6, 2010

The relation between competition and innovation: Empirical results and implementation into WorldScan

This memorandum analyses the theoretical and empirical relation between changes in competition levels and innovation efforts.