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Design and analysis of experiments embedded in complex sample surveys
This thesis develops design-based analysis methods for field experiments that take into account the design of the probability sample by which units are drawn from a finite population and the...
Retail turnover plummets in April
Retail turnover was nearly 9 percent down in April 2012 from April 2011. In March, sales increased by more than 2 percent. Retail prices were 2 percent higher, but the volume of retail sales shrank...
Nearly nine in ten over-65 households have extra incomes in addition to AOW
Altogether, 1.8 million households received old age state pensions (AOW) in 2010. Nearly nine in ten households received supplementary pensions and approximately as many generated revenues from...
Germany's labour market in better shape compared to its western neighbours
In comparison with the Netherlands and Belgium, Germany’s labour market has seen a particularly positive development over the past decade. In September 2015, unemployment stood at 4.5 percent in...
Less demand for higher priced houses
Houses prices (excl. new construction) were 20 thousand euro lower on average in October 2009 than twelve months previously. This substantial drop was the result of lower prices for the houses...
Greenhouse gas emissions almost back at pre-COVID level
In Q2 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showed a year-on-year increase of 11 percent. This means emissions are nearing pre-COVID levels.
Business administration and management most popular higher education disciplines
These are a few of the main conclusions of the annual education report Jaarboek onderwijs in cijfers 2012.
Employment falls further
The number of jobs of employees was 121 thousand (1.5 percent) lower in the first quarter of 2013 than in the same period one year previously. It is the fifth consecutive quarter that the number of...
Sustained growth private sector investments
In February 2011, the private sector invested 6 percent more in tangible fixed assets than in February 2010. The increase was 1 percentage point up on January.
Modest growth private sector investments
In November 2011, private sector investments in tangible fixed assets were 3 percent up on November 2010. The increase was the same as in October.
House price increase levelled off further in November
In November, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 4.9 percent more expensive than in the same month last year.
1,859 suicide deaths in 2021: 36 more than in 2020
Last year, 1,859 people took their own lives. This is 36 more than in 2020. There was a decrease in suicide deaths among women (-31) against an increase among men (+67).
Most households practise energy conservation
People who say they care about the environment also practise energy conservation
Purchasing power of the working population in the Netherlands (Dutch only)
Research description of the purchasing power of the working population in the Netherlands and differences after the breakdown by transport mode used for work-related trips. Commissioned by: Interbest...
Housing market still stagnant
The financial crisis in the autumn of 2008 ended a long period of rising house prices.
Road vehicles and trips in the municipality of Dordrecht (Dutch only).
Custom-made tables on road vehicles by type of fuel and trips made by mode of transport in the municipality of Dordrecht. Commissioned by: Dordrecht municipal authorities.
Producer price indices for services
Quarterly publication of producer price indices for services.
Mood among manufacturers improving further
In April 2010, Dutch manufacturers were less pessimistic than in March 2010. The producer confidence index rose from -3.1 to -1.4, the highest level in eighteen months.