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The potential growth of the Belgian economy

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  • R. Basselier

    (National Bank of Belgium)

  • G. Langenus

    (National Bank of Belgium)

  • P. Reusens

    (National Bank of Belgium)

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The potential growth of the Belgian economy: a joint improvement in employment, investment and productivity is required

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  • R. Basselier & G. Langenus & P. Reusens, 2017. "The potential growth of the Belgian economy," Economic Review, National Bank of Belgium, issue ii, pages 37-53, september.
    • Handle: RePEc:nbb:ecrart:y:2017:m:september:i:ii:p:37-53
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    1. M. Deroose & A. Rannenberg & J. Wauters, 2019. "Separating the trend from the cycle : The debate on euro area potential output and implications for monetary policy," Economic Review, National Bank of Belgium, issue ii, pages 7-28, September.

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