CPB presents 'The Netherlands of 2040'
This study develops four scenarios that can be used to think about the future of the Dutch economy in 2040. The study addresses the question of how we will earn our money in 2040 by looking at people and cities. How should policymakers deal with the uncertainty about the future - as far as 2040 - when taking such strategically important decisions? Read more about the publication.Policy areas and the four scenario's
The table below describes 3 policy areas and 4 scenarios, which results in 12 fields. Every field is taken care of in Part III (Policies for the future).
![]() Scenario TT |
![]() Scenario CC |
![]() Scenario EE |
![]() Scenario MM |
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![]() 1. Place of business |
TT1 | CC1 | EE1 | MM1 |
![]() 2. Knowledge economy |
TT2 | CC2 | EE2 | MM2 |
![]() 3. Labour market |
TT3 | CC3 | EE3 | MM3 |
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