OECD Economic Surveys: Belgium 2020
OECD Economic Surveys: Belgium 2020

Author: Oecd

Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9789264911161

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Swiss citizens continue to enjoy high living standards on a range of dimensions. Economic growth has slowed but the healthy labour market is still supporting incomes and consumption. However, risks to the outlook are building. Monetary policy has been very accommodative but low interest rates are adding to financial risks. Fiscal policy is sound and debt low. There is scope to make greater use of available fiscal space. Adapting to population ageing is becoming pressing. This trend, along with digital transformation, will bring new opportunities for the economy and society, but challenges as well. Policies have not kept up with rising life expectancy, particularly the statutory retirement age. Updating the pension system and lowering barriers to working longer would ensure that workers continue to receive adequate incomes during retirement. Ageing will also pressure health care spending and increase demand for long-term care. Policies to contain costs and reduce fragmentation in the system can help maintain access to quality care. Switzerland is well placed to seize the opportunities offered by new technologies. Addressing the barriers to adoption, improving the availability of information and helping workers adapt will enable firms, individuals and governments to reap the benefits of digitalisation. SPECIAL FEATURE: POLICIES FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY

OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 2015
OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 2015

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9264240330

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This 2015 OECD Economic Survey of Ireland examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. The special chapter covers inclusive growth.

OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019
OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 9264531718

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Estonia’s economy continues to perform well, and growing incomes support well-being. However, the expansion has peaked, and growth is set to soften due to weak international demand. Prudent fiscal policy has resulted in low debt, but spending pressures related to meeting infrastructure needs and ageing are mounting. Old age poverty is high and the proposal to allow early withdrawal of pension funds threatens macroeconomic stability and pension adequacy. The gender wage gap is among the highest in the OECD, and inequalities in income and health are considerable, reflecting gaps in the social safety net. The oil-shale sector is highly energy-intensive and is the main culprit behind Estonia’s high greenhouse gas emissions, but reducing dependence on the sector is challenging, as it is an important employer and meets 70% of Estonia’s energy needs.

OECD Economic Surveys
OECD Economic Surveys

Author: Oecd

Publisher: OECD

Published: 2015-03-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9789264230071

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This OECD Economic Survey of China examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. Special chapters cover skills and education as well as rural development.

OECD Economic Surveys: Mexico 2015
OECD Economic Surveys: Mexico 2015

Author: Oecd

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-16

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 9789264226753

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Mexico has embarked on a bold package of structural reform to break free from three decades of slow growth, low productivity, pervasive labour market informality and high income inequality. The package of reforms has already helped to improve confidence and bodes well for 2015 and beyond.To make the most of this impressive package, Mexico will need to improve its governance and institutional capacity to ensure effective implementation. The government elected in 2012 quickly reached a historic agreement among previously divergent political parties on an ambitious consensus-based package of reforms known as the "Pacto por Mâxico", aimed at putting the country back on a path of prosperity. Major structural measures have been legislated to improve competition, education, energy, the financial sector, labour, infrastructure, telecommunications and the tax system, among many, and implementation has started in earnest. If fully implemented, these reforms could increase annual trend per capita GDP growth by as much as one percentage point over the next ten years, with the energy reforms having the most front-loaded effects, and the education reforms more lasting effects in the years to come.

OECD Economic Surveys: France 2021
OECD Economic Surveys: France 2021

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-11-18

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 9264891242

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The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.

OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2015 Issue 1
OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2015 Issue 1

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2015-06-19

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9264220224

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The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years.

OECD Economic Surveys: Colombia 2022
OECD Economic Surveys: Colombia 2022

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-02-10

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9264982906

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The Survey examines Colombia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis as well as the challenges to ensuring stronger and more sustainable growth. It takes an in-depth look at the social protection system, and discusses reforms that could improve the sustainability of public finances, boost productivity growth and improve opportunities for all Colombians.