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20-September-2007
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The EU economy is enjoying a strong cyclical rebound. Employment has risen, and the decline in the EU’s sustainable growth rate seems to have halted. Reforms are paying off, especially in the countries that started early. But there is a sizeable gap in GDP per capita compared with the OECD’s best performers, and the gap has widened over the past decade. Moreover, growth and employment performance differs considerably within the EU
10-August-2007
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Despite France’s previously well deserved reputation as a highly centralised state, a significant number of responsibilities have been devolved to regional and local government over the past two decades. The process has not been easy, as is discussed in this working paper.
9-August-2007
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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.
9-August-2007
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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.
16-July-2007
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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.
16-July-2007
English
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.
13-July-2007
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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
13-July-2007
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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
27-June-2007
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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
20-June-2007
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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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