What is the true state of the Dutch economy? And where will future economic growth come from, given that the working-age population is barely growing and productivity is under pressure?

In this podcast, CreditDevice sits down with economist and professor Barbara Baarsma. Together, we discuss the current economic situation in the Netherlands, the impact of an ageing population and labour shortages, and the role of productivity growth as the key driver for the future.

We are also looking to the future. What opportunities are there for entrepreneurs? What does artificial intelligence mean for the business world? And how can SMEs boost their productivity?

Barbara Baarsma paints an honest picture: in the short term, things are going reasonably well, but in the long term there are clear challenges. At the same time, there are opportunities in areas such as the European single market, digitalisation and AI.

For business owners and credit managers, this episode offers practical insights to help them be better prepared for tomorrow’s economic developments.