| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | The fiscal performance of the Netherlands 1977 - 2002 |
| 3 | The CPR approach and some methodological remarks |
| 4 | Analytical framework |
| 5 | The parliamentary system of the Netherlands |
| 6 | The financial policy of the Van Agt, Lubbers and Kok governments |
| 7 | Conclusion |