Economic Survey - United States 2004: Product market competition

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14-Apr-2004

In what way could competition policy be improved? What are the challenges regarding intellectual property rights? What measures should be taken to further promote competition in telecommunications? How ...

Economic Survey - United States 2004: Improving confidence in financial markets

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14-Apr-2004

Have weaknesses in corporate governance been appropriately addressed? What should be done to address problems affecting housing finance companies and corporate pension plans?

Economic Survey - Norway 2004: Product market competition and economic performance

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08-Mar-2004

Why should competition  be strengthened? What competition policy reforms are needed? What  sector specific reforms?

Economic Survey - Sweden 2004: Harnessing resources more effectively

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05-Feb-2004

What measures could encourage young people to complete education more quickly? How can integration of immigrants into the labour market be improved? What can be done to reduce sick leave? What should be ...

Economic Survey - Sweden 2004 : Product market competition and economic performance

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05-Feb-2004

What could be done to boost productivity growth? Does the institutional framework for competition need strengthening? Which sectors require specific measures? How can the public sector be exposed to more competition?

Economic Survey - Switzerland 2003 (January 2004): The health sector is suffering from regulatory problems

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30-Jan-2004

This extract from the Economic Survey of Switzerland discusses reform options that could reduce healthcare costs in Switzerland, which are among the highest in the OECD.

Building Sectoral Regulators in Key Economic Sectors

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20-Aug-2003

This seminar on Regulatory Governance took place on 12-13 June in Prague 2003.

Regulatory Reform in the Telecommunications Industry in Korea

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04-Jun-2003

The telecommunications industry has undergone significant regulatory reform over the last decade. By mid-1999, 23 of the OECD countries had liberalised their telecommunications market, including voice ...

Regulatory Reform in the Electricity Sector in Korea

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04-Jun-2003

The Korean electricity sector is distinguished from those of other OECD countries by its rapid expansion. Electricity demand in Korea tripled over the period 1987-97. While demand for electricity dropped ...

Enhancing Market Openness through Regulatory Reform in Korea

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04-Jun-2003

Does the national regulatory system allow market participants to take full advantage of competitive markets? Reducing regulatory barriers to trade and investment enables countries in an expanding global ...