Most recent columns

Joeri de Wilde: Don’t expect climate action from universal ownership

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:47:41 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Joeri de Wilde, Senior Economist at Triodos Investment Management

With government climate policy falling short, one would hope that the private sector would step up its efforts. But even those whose interests supposedly align with the global economy are doing virtually nothing.

Joeri de Wilde: Europe doesn’t need a Silicon Valley

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:01:48 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Europe’s obsession with US productivity figures is leading us down the wrong path. Europe should not try to imitate the US, but should learn to make better use of its own strengths.

By Joeri de Wilde, Senior Economist at Triodos Investment Management

Joeri de Wilde: A flexible global economy, but for whom?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:12:09 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Joeri de Wilde, Senior Economist at Triodos Investment Management

In the most likely scenarios, the war against Iran will amount to little more than a bump in the road for the global economy. But whilst growth appears to remain steady, this new crisis is causing further erosion beneath the surface.

Joeri de Wilde: Wealthy Dutch people are hijacking the ‘middle class’ label

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:17:55 +0100

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

A strikingly large proportion of the wealthiest 20% in the Netherlands consider themselves to be middle class. Because this group is relatively vocal in the public debate, their interests are increasingly equated with those of the middle class, including by the middle class itself.

By Joeri de Wilde, Senior Economist at Triodos Investment Management

Joeri de Wilde: Leaving the super-rich untouched is a danger to democracy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:57:03 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Joeri de Wilde, Senior Economist at Triodos Investment Management

The government is going to “get thing done”, but not about wealth inequality. Not only are the ultra-rich being left untouched, they are even being helped to pay even less tax. This means the country will remain locked in its current situation.