Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands: Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation
IMF Staff Country Reports, June 16, 2000
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- Published: June 16, 2000
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451829341.002
Executive summary and macroeconomic assessment
- The Netherlands showed strong growth and employment performance owing to its fiscal consolidation and structural reforms.
- Executive Directors commended the sound macroeconomic and structural policies.
- These policies have:
- raised potential output,
- kept inflation low,
- promoted strong employment growth.
Policy conclusions and priorities
- Executive Directors underscored the need for prudent fiscal policy.
- They welcomed:
- the budget balance,
- support for trade liberalization,
- the soundness of the financial system.
- They emphasized the need to:
- address labor market weaknesses,
- improve product market performance to sustain economic growth.