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Effects of US Import Tariffs

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

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Long Term Report to Dick Schoof

Choosing for the future: four scenarios for 2050

The choices we make now are decisive for the Netherlands of 2050. In the long-term report, CPB outlines four scenarios to aid politicians in making these choices.

World Trade Monitor September

World Trade Monitor September 2024

The CPB World Trade Monitor shows that the volume of world trade decreased 0.9% in September, having increased 1.7% in August (initial estimate 1.4%).

Painkillers and money

Responses to cost-sharing: Do socio-demographic characteristics matter?

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

World Trade Monitor October

World Trade Monitor October 2024

The CPB World Trade Monitor shows that the volume of world trade increased 0.0% in October, having decreased 0.8% in September.

Covid virus

Meer coronasteun in landen met hoge staatsschuld

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...

World Trade Monitor November

World Trade Monitor November 2024

World Merchandise trade increased 0.4% in November 2024 compared to the previous month, following an increase of 0.3% in October. This is evident from the monthly CPB World Trade Monitor.