What contributed to the Development of the Netherlands and what was the obstacle?

Contributed to the development:
Compact territory and high density of population and roads.
Protestant ethics since the 16th century. Iconoclastic movement, secularization of church lands.
Located on the coast, they had several important ports: Rotterdam, Antwerp and others.
Variety of crafts.
By the end of the 16th century, they traded extensive economic ties not only with almost all European countries, their ships sailed even to Japan.
Government policy.

Hindered development:
Few resources, almost everything had to be bought.
Floods and tide protection costs.
Wars with Spain and England (XVI-XVIII centuries).