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27-Apr-2011
New Zealand’s fiscal position entering the crisis appeared strong, but structural spending increases and tax cuts implemented prior to the recession contributed to a substantial shift to deficit. To reduce the risk of pro-cyclical fiscal policy the government should consider strengthening the fiscal framework.
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Environment and Sustainable Development: New Zealand
27-Apr-2011
Climate change mitigation possibilities in New Zealand are limited by its high share of agriculture in overall carbon emissions and hydro in its power generation. As an exporter of resource-based goods and services, green growth would help consolidate New Zealand’s long-run growth potential.
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Regulatory reform: New Zealand
27-Apr-2011
Although many regulatory areas are consistent with OECD best practice, New Zealand is no longer assessed to be at the forefront of regulatory policy making. Persistently low productivity and GDP per capita suggest that regulatory settings could be improved to enhance economic performance.
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Un cadre budgétaire strict est nécessaire. Les politiques du logement devraient se décliner en: aides personnelles sous conditions de ressources; soutien ciblé à l’offre; renforcement des mécanismes de marché. Les politiques environnementales doivent chercher à minimiser les coûts d’abattement.
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11-Apr-2011
A stricter budget framework should be implemented. Housing policies should embrace: income tested assistance; targeted direct support for housing supply; and greater focus on market mechanisms. Environmental policies should ensure abatement costs for greenhouse gas emissions are minimised.
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11-Apr-2011
A stricter budget framework should be implemented. Housing policies should embrace: income tested assistance; targeted direct support for housing supply; and greater focus on market mechanisms. Environmental policies should ensure abatement costs for greenhouse gas emissions are minimised.
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31-Jul-2009
What are the economic challenges Greece faces? What could be the impact of the global crisis? What should fiscal policy do? What are the reform priorities in the public sector? How to improve public health care services? How to enhance education performance?
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30-Jul-2009
The latest economic survey of Mexico looks at the policies needed to respond to the economic crisis, manage oil revenues; make health and education spending more efficient and boost longer-term economic growth.
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17-Jun-2009
Italy is in a deep recession. The banking system resisted the first wave of the financial crisis, but credit conditions have tightened and households have suffered large financial losses. What is the outlook and what does Italy need to do to support long term growth? How can the education system be improved?
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16-Apr-2009
The financial crisis heightens the risks associated with domestic macroeconomic imbalances, but responding to short-term challenges should not detract policy makers from the long-term goals of raising productivity growth and improving efficiency in the health sector.
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