AMSTERDAM, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Friday announced about 6 billion euros ($7.51 billion) worth of measures to help shore up the country's economy from the repercussions of the global financial crisis.
Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende described the package as a "liquidity impulse," Dutch news agency ANP reported.
The measures, which would equal about 1 percent of the country's gross national product, will include allowing companies to write down investments earlier than usual, meaning they can postpone tax payments, and shorter working times to help firms who have run into trouble due to the credit crisis.
Companies will also receive temporary financial support from an unemployment fund to pay employees who will cut down on their working hours. As soon as the economy recovers, working hours can be extended. (Reporting by Catherine Hornby; Editing by James Dalgleish)