Moderate growth in an uncertain world

World Merchandise trade increased 1.1% in December 2024 compared to the previous month, following a decrease of 0.1% in October. This is evident from the monthly CPB World Trade Monitor.

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.

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

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

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...