Madlener: economists underestimate damage from Schiphol shrinkage

The conclusion that Schiphol can shrink much more without harming the business climate in the Netherlands is incorrect, according to Minister Barry Madlener (Infrastructure and Water Management, PVV). Researchers wrote in the economics journal ESB on Tuesday that the number of flights could be reduced to 345,000 per year, considerably less than the government has calculated. Madlener told ANP on Thursday that ESB underestimates the damage of shr…