NETHERLANDS

摘要

Economic growth is projected to remain sound, at around 2%, and broad-based. Private consumption will benefit from fiscal stimulus in 2016 and improving labour market conditions. The strengthening of the housing market and brighter business prospects continue to support investment. Inflation is projected to increase somewhat, but to remain low. The current account surplus will fall further on the back of lower gas exports and firming domestic demand, albeit from a high level. Public finances are healthy. However, the tax system can be made more efficient, equitable and environmentally-friendly, and efforts for a broad reform should be revived. Further easing the employment protection provided by permanent contracts would reduce labour market duality. Ensuring that the self-employed are sufficiently insured against disability and have adequate pension savings would avoid the risk of future public spending pressures.