Taxation and Tax Policy

The OECD assesses tax policy as part of its mandate for overall surveillance of structural policy. This involves comparing tax design and policy across Member countries, analysing their impact on economic efficiency and income distribution and drawing specific country recommendations.

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Chile - Economic Survey: Securing growth and tackling inequality remain key challenge

27-Jan-2010

Chile, now on the path to becoming the OECD’s newest member, is emerging from recession relatively fast on the back of government stimulus measures and a rebound in copper export prices, says the latest Economic Survey of Chile.

How to reform the Belgian tax system to enhance economic growth

18-Dec-2009

Individual elements in the Belgian tax system affect the growth process through different channels and to a varying degree.

Fiscal federalism in Belgium: main challenges and considerations for reform

18-Dec-2009

The paper discusses the current state of fiscal relations across levels of government in Belgium and how it has developed over time.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009

04-Nov-2009

Following the severe contraction of the economy, the main economic challenges in rebalancing the economy include raising competitiveness, restoring the financial system to health, fiscal consolidation and avoiding high long-term unemployment.

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2009 special feature: Changes to the guidelines for attributing revenues to levels of government

Revenue Statistics 1965-2008, 2009 Edition