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Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands: Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation
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International Monetary Fund
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2003: Issue 239
Language:
English
Publication Date:
08 Aug 2003
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451829372.002
ISBN:
9781451829372
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
45
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; price; CPB projection; deficit; growth in inventory; IMF staff estimate; further product market reform; quarterly Real GDP growth; Wages; Employment; Europe; Global; Middle East; Africa; Asia and Pacific
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Following several years of expansion, the Dutch economy is in its third year of weak growth. Executive Directors commended the authorities on prudent economic policy, and advised for fiscal consolidation in view of population aging. They welcomed the multiyear fiscal framework, and underscored the need to press forward with labor and product market reforms. They appreciated the sound fiscal and structural policies. They agreed that the Dutch financial sector remained sound and well supervised, and commended authorities for taking measures to strengthen the public finances.
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1934-7685
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