Kingdom of the Netherlands - Netherlands: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands
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Summary:
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Netherland’s economic recovery has taken hold. Real growth is forecast to reach 3.1 percent in 2018 owing to robust domestic demand. Private consumption has been supported by rising disposable income and positive wealth effects from increasing housing prices. Net exports have proven resilient to global uncertainties, pushing up the already large current account surplus. Unemployment has continued to decline rapidly, although most of the jobs have been created under temporary contracts or self-employment status. The economy is expected to keep its momentum in the coming years. Domestic consumption and investment are forecast to remain the main drivers of growth, prompting a gradual decline of the current account surplus.
Series:
Country Report No. 2018/130
Subject:
Financial institutions Housing Housing prices Labor Labor markets Loans Mortgages National accounts Prices Wages
English
Publication Date:
May 28, 2018
ISBN/ISSN:
9781484357804/1934-7685
Stock No:
1NLDEA2018001
Pages:
59
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