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

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

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The "Control" of Public Social Security Institutions in Belgium

The Belgian government delegates some of its tasks to semi-public bodies in what is known as functional devolution. There are 15 public social security institutions in the sectors of employment and unemployment, pensions, family allowances, health and disability insurance.

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Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: How to reform the tax system to enhance economic growth

The tax system is relying too much on relatively growth distorting taxes. Despite reforms, labour taxation continues to contribute to substantial labour market traps while corporate tax rates are relatively high. Moreover, most tax bases are narrowed by numerous exemptions and reductions.

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: Improving fiscal federalism

Securing fiscal sustainability requires a reform of the fiscal federalism system. The current transfer system does not align spending and taxing responsibilities and the organisation of the federation is not promoting public spending efficiency.

Economic Survey of Belgium 2009: Securing fiscal sustainability during the economic downturn and beyond

Public finances are shifting further away from fiscal sustainability, emphasising the need for the reform of the fiscal policy making and strategies to deal with the costs of ageing.

OECD e-Government Studies: Belgium 2008

This report shows that the development and provision of the next generation of user-focused services will require the maximisation of synergies between the federal, regional and community governments and local authorities in Belgium.

OECD Reviews of Human Resource Management in Government: Belgium

The review of human resource management in Belgian government is the first country review of its kind to be carried out by the OECD. The report compares the policies and practices of Belgium with those in other OECD countries, as well as those across different governments in Belgium.

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