Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in France (Economics Department Working Paper No. 569)

Reducing poverty and social exclusion is an important objective for all French governments. Even though conventionally measured poverty is in fact lower than in most other countries, it is still higher than can be easily accepted.

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Enhancing Incentives to Improve Performance in the Education System in France

The French education system has a mixed record. A generally very successful pre school and primary school level contrasts with underfunded public universities with high dropout rates which exist alongside very successful higher education institutions for elites, as discussed in this working paper.

Family Policy in Hungary: How to Improve the Reconciliation Between Work and Family?

This working paper looks at how to shift the policy focus towards reconciling work and family life. Reasons for under-provision in childcare by local governments are discussed and recommendations for further central-government intervention to improve supply are made.

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Encouraging Sub-national Government Efficiency in Hungary (Economics Department Working Paper 565)

This working paper looks at the challenges facing Hungary's counties and municipalities in modernising local infrastructures as well as dealing with cutbacks to administrative overheads and tough decisions in public services.

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Austria, 2007

Austria occupies a place among the top performing economies. Eastern enlargement of the European Union has provided a boost for the economy, and Austria is among the largest investors in neighbouring EU member countries as well as in South-Eastern Europe. Living standards and overall employment rates are high while the risk-of-poverty rate is low. The very open Austrian economy is also benefiting well from the current European

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Wirtschaftsbericht Österreich, 2007

Österreich besetzt einen Platz unter den leistungsstärksten Volkswirtschaften. Die Osterweiterung der Europäischen Union hat der Wirtschaft neue Impulse verliehen, und Österreich gehört zu den bedeutendsten Investoren in den benachbarten EU-Mitgliedstaaten sowie in Südosteuropa. Der Lebensstandard und die Erwerbsquoten insgesamt sind hoch, während das Armutsrisiko niedrig ist. Die sehr offene österreichische Volkswirtschaft profitiert

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Policy Brief: Economic Survey of France, 2007

While growth has proceeded in France since the 2001-03 slowdown much asin the euro area as a whole, it has been held back by weak competitiveness.Employment has been rising and the budget deficit coming down, butpersistent high unemployment and low participation reflect underlyingstructural problems that need to be further addressed. Stronger employmentgrowth would be beneficial for fighting poverty and social exclusion, as well asfor

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Korea, 2007

Korea remains one of the fastest growing economies in the OECD area. Strength in high-technology sectors and strong demand from China have supported export growth over the past four years despite sluggish domestic demand. This growth pattern has exacerbated imbalances between the manufacturing and service sectors and between large and small firms, thus increasing income inequality and aggravating structural weaknesses. These problems,

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Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Korea, 2007 - Korean version

Korea remains one of the fastest growing economies in the OECD area. Strength in high-technology sectors and strong demand from China have supported export growth over the past four years despite sluggish domestic demand. This growth pattern has exacerbated imbalances between the manufacturing and service sectors and between large and small firms, thus increasing income inequality and aggravating structural weaknesses. These problems,

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Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Italy, 2007

A welcome economic recovery is under way in Italy. In part, this reflects the cyclical upswing in the rest of Europe, but there are also early signs of a more fundamental improvement, notably in terms of export and labour market performance. Even so, medium-term prospects remain challenging: Total factor productivity shows little signs of resurgence, high public indebtedness threatens fiscal sustainability and population ageing looms