Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: Executive summary

The Belgian economy is in a deep recession. Nevertheless, the government should not forego structural reforms in areas such as labour policy, fiscal policy, fiscal federalism, taxation and competition. Such reforms are particularly important to meet the challenge of securing fiscal sustainabilit

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009

The Belgian economy is in a deep recession. Nevertheless, the government should not forego structural reforms in areas such as labour policy, fiscal policy, fiscal federalism, taxation and competition. Such reforms are particularly important to meet the challenge of securing fiscal sustainability.

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: Improving fiscal federalism

Securing fiscal sustainability requires a reform of the fiscal federalism system. The current transfer system does not align spending and taxing responsibilities and the organisation of the federation is not promoting public spending efficiency.

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: Promoting competition to strengthen economic growth

Competition policies are being strengthened which will improve consumer welfare and growth. However, competition in retail is hindered by unusually extensive sector regulation while the liberalisation of network sectors has been less successful than in other OECD countries.

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Belgium, 2009

After four years of strong growth, the Belgian economy entered a deep recession during the second half of 2008 under the impact of the international crisis. The economy was first affected by the turmoil in the banking sector and subsequently by the collapse in international trade. The government swiftly intervened to support the financial system and implemented a moderately sized fiscal stimulus package that is broadly appropriate for

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: How to reform the tax system to enhance economic growth

The tax system is relying too much on relatively growth distorting taxes. Despite reforms, labour taxation continues to contribute to substantial labour market traps while corporate tax rates are relatively high. Moreover, most tax bases are narrowed by numerous exemptions and reductions.

Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments: First Results from TALIS: Briefing Note Belgium

OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning.

Related Documents

• Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments: First Results from TALIS
• OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)

Agreement between Belgium and Monaco for the exchange of information relating to tax matters

Agreement between Belgium and Monaco for the exchange of information relating to tax matters

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011: Country Notes

Country Notes from OECD Economic Policy Reforms: Going for growth 2011 presenting OECD recommendations for structural reform priorities for individual countries.

Related Documents

• Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth Homepage
• Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Belgium Country Note

This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for Belgium.

Related Documents

• Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009
• Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008 - Belgium Country Note
• Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth Homepage