The Resistance of Dutch Regions to Economic Shocks
The Resistance of Dutch Regions to Economic Shocks
The Resistance of Dutch Regions to Economic Shocks
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Policy discussion<br />
• How can regions improve their resilience?<br />
1. Increase possibilities for commuting:<br />
• Investments in infrastructure<br />
• Improve possibilities for cross-border employment (Limburg)<br />
2. Strengthen regional sec<strong>to</strong>ral portfolio:<br />
• Build on existing sec<strong>to</strong>ral specialisation, because for those the<br />
necessary skills are (partly) present in the region<br />
• Guidance <strong>of</strong> unemployed <strong>to</strong> a new job through schooling<br />
• Stimulating entrepreneurship in growing sec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
• Relatedness network <strong>of</strong>fers opportunity <strong>to</strong> identify relevant<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs
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