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OECD Economic Outlook No. 85 - France

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24-Jun-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for France taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Pensions at a Glance 2009: Highlights for France

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23-Jun-2009

The over-65s rely more on public transfers for their income than almost anywhere else... Reforms of the French pension system have substantially cut future pension benefits for today’s workers: by around 20% for average earners...

France showing more resilience in recession than other G7 countries, says Gurría

04-Jun-2009

Speaking at a joint briefing on structural reform with Christine Lagarde, France’s Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment, Mr Gurría said unemployment and the public deficit – in France and elsewhere - will continue to rise. He added that the French stimulus plan should support growth and jobs in the short run.

France should prioritise the employment of disadvantaged young people

20-May-2009

France should do more to ease the transition of unskilled young people into employment. The government should give priority to helping young people the furthest removed from the job market and to strengthening the social protection of the most disadvantaged, according to a new report by the OECD.

OECD Economic Survey of France 2009

28-Apr-2009

How is France affected by the global economic crisis and how can it eliminate the budget deficit? Can it raise employment rates for youth and older workers and should private research and development be supported by public funding? The Economic Survey looks at the policies needed to help pull the country out of the  recession and restore sustained growth.

Inflation responses to recent shocks: do G7 countries behave differently?

01-Apr-2009

This paper uses a variety of empirical methods to examine the apparent differences in monetary policy stances as between the United States and other G7 economies, notably those in the Euro Area, during the period of sharp increases in oil and other commodity prices in the first half of 2008.

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

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03-Mar-2009

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 France. 

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