Publications

The Dutch economy is set for moderate growth in the years ahead. Geopolitical unrest is currently causing additional uncertainty. The current expectations are that purchasing power will grow in 2025 and 2026 and poverty will decline. →

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

This paper studies and compares the effect of different adverse life events on individuals’ income trajectories. We use a harmonized research design across events and assess the effect of adverse events on ... →

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... →

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

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

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. →

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. →

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 means that the loss of purchasing power inflicted by the inflation shock has been reversed. The budget deficit in the coming years will be significantly higher than last year. →