ocr: Strengths Highly slalled and educated work force. Sophisticated intrastructure. Large number of blue-chip multinationals, including Philips and Shell. Strong currency, linkedto the German Deutsch Mark. Low intlation. Tradition of high-tech innovation, including development of the music cassette and CD. Wealaesses Costly welfare system, resulting in high taxes and social usurance premiums; one-third of: national income spent on socials security. High labor costs. Profile The Dutch economy is one of the most successful in Europe. Since the 16th century, trade has been of. great importance. Today ...
