In this article Mathijs Bouman talks about the technological developments and the fear of the increasing unemployment rate. Yet in 2015, should we be concerned about the combination of computers and machines?
This article describes the rapidly changing world, the new trends human capital faces and the challenges we must overcome; so that we go leading into the new economy. In corroboration with Professor Henk Volberda, the consequences for future job seekers will be highlighted by Jeroen Haemers.
In this article Marco Rensma, director of MEYS Emerging Markets Research, enlightens us about emerging West Africa. According to Mr. Rensma the countries in West Africa are in a good position to continue their strong economic growth path.
In his article, Chief Economist Han de Jong of ABN AMRO discusses the current state of inflation Europe is faced with. His relative optimism is based amongst other things on the distinction between good and bad deflation.
Martijn van Helvert, member of the Second Chamber CDA, talks in this article about the impact of the increase of the excise tax in the border areas. According to him a serious policy is needed to keep the border livable.
Frank Knopers is editor of Marketupdate, a Dutch website with daily news about economic developments around the world. Main focus is on understanding the role of gold in the current and future monetary system and on writing about developments in the gold market. He also writes about developments in financial markets like stocks, bonds and real estate.
