Choosing for the future

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.

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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%).

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Economic dynamics and migration

Migration is largely driven by labour demand. This implies that, beyond direct migration policies, economic policies can also play a significant role in shaping migration to and from the Netherlands. This is the conclusion of the report “Economic Dynamics and Migration” that the CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis published on 9 April, of which an English version is now available.

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Projections September 2024 (MEV 2025)

Now that the government has finalised its budget for next year, the expected increase in purchasing power in 2025 will be lower than previously estimated. Meanwhile, the budget deficit will be slightly lower.

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The added value of machine learning for macroeconomic forecasting in the Netherlands

In this paper, we explore how machine learning can enhance macroeconomic forecasting for the Dutch economy.

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Promoting diversity among student populations is possible without lottery selection

It is possible to promote diversity among student populations without the use of lottery selection.

World Trade Monitor August

World Trade Monitor August 2024

World Merchandise trade increased with 1.4% in August 2024 compared to the previous month, following an decrease of 0.3% in July. This is evident from the monthly CPB World Trade Monitor.