Economics

The Dutch Are Doing Just Fine Without a Government

Netherlands may be growing at faster pace than euro area
As caretaker government unveils budget, economy chugs along

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Ridderzaal in The Hague, on Sept 20, 2016. — King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Ridderzaal in The Hague, on Sept 20, 2016.
Photographer: Netherlands Royal Pool/Getty Images

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By Ellen Proper

September 18, 2017 at 10:00 PM EDT

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September 19, 2017 at 12:14 PM EDT

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The Dutch economic machine is roaring, government or not.

As the caretaker government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte unveiled its 2018 budget on Tuesday, the country is growing at its fastest clip in a decade.

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