Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands: Staff Report for the 2004 Article IV Consultation
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Summary:
The staff report for the 2004 Article IV Consultation on the Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands highlights the economic developments and policies. The economy is beginning to emerge from an extended downturn. Meanwhile, against a background of soft labor market conditions and economic slack generally, inflation pressures are low. The authorities acknowledged the economic reasoning behind these recommendations, but considered implementation politically difficult in light of a cultural preference for an egalitarian wage distribution.
Series:
Country Report No. 2004/300
Subject:
Aging Expenditure Health care spending Labor Labor markets Population and demographics Wages
English
Publication Date:
September 22, 2004
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451829389/1934-7685
Stock No:
1NLDEA0012004
Pages:
49
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