Press releases

The announced import tariffs by the future US president Trump are expected to primarily impact the United States' own imports and exports. The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) estimates that US... →

The economy is on the rise again, with projected growth of 0.6% in 2024 and 1.6% in 2025. An increase in median purchasing power of 2.5% this year and 1.1% in 2025 means that the loss of purchasing power inflicted by... →

The introduction of widespread trade restrictions between the West and both Russia and China (referred to as decoupling) precipitates significant short-term shifts in trade flows. The impact on various Dutch industries... →

After a year of stagnation, the Dutch economy is returning to a moderate growth trajectory. Dutch households will see their purchasing power recover in 2024. The government deficit is set to rise in the years ahead.... →

The Dutch manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes, with a growing emphasis on income derived from services. We are witnessing a gradual shift in the types of activities that contribute to the... →

The Temporary Support Scheme for Self-Employed Persons (Tozo) supported self-employed entrepreneurs during the coronavirus crisis. This is the conclusion from a CPB study. Due to uncertainty and contact-restricting... →

Eight political parties had the economic consequences of their election manifestos calculated by CPB. The results have been published today. ‘Charted Choices 2025-2028’ provides an overview of the budgetary and... →

The plans in the Budget Memorandum for 2024 presented by the demissionary cabinet on Budget Day lead to an improvement in the purchasing power of people on lower incomes. This prevents an increase in the number of... →

The economy is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2023 and 1.4% in 2024. After falling sharply, purchasing power is set to recover by 1.9% in 2024 due to wage growth. Without supplementary policy measures, the number of... →

Firms have absorbed the higher costs for gas and electricity with energy savings and price increases for customers. The higher energy prices are expected to lead to only a limited number of additional loss-making firms.... →