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OECD Economic Survey of Greece

31-Jul-2009

What are the economic challenges Greece faces? What could be the impact of the global crisis? What should fiscal policy do? What are the reform priorities in the public sector? How to improve public health care services? How to enhance education performance? 

OECD Economic Survey of Mexico

30-Jul-2009

The latest economic survey of Mexico looks at the policies needed to respond to the economic crisis, manage oil revenues; make health and education spending more efficient and boost longer-term economic growth.

OECD Economic Survey of Russia 2009

15-Jul-2009

The global crisis put an end to a decade of rapid growth. Russia needs to minimise the downturn and establish a sounder long-term growth model. Growth-friendly product market regulation and a more efficient and resilient banking system will be key.

OECD Economic Survey of Brazil 2009

14-Jul-2009

Brazil has not been left unscathed by the unfolding global crisis. But economic fundamentals are strong, and the macroeconomic policy responses have been appropriate. Longer-term challenges remain, including the need for tax reform and to make government operations more cost-effective.

OECD Economic Survey of Belgium 2009

08-Jul-2009

The Belgian economy is in a deep recession. Nevertheless, the government should not forego structural reforms in areas such as labour policy, fiscal policy, fiscal federalism, taxation and competition. Such reforms are particularly important to meet the challenge of securing fiscal sustainability.

Economic Survey of Austria 2009

02-Jul-2009

How has the crisis affected Austria’s economy and banks? What short and longer term fiscal policies are advised? How strong is productivity and labour market performance? How can employment rates be improved? Does the education system equip students to meet today’s challenges?

Economic Review of Slovenia 2009

01-Jul-2009

Slovenia’s rapid convergence to the OECD average has been interrupted by the global crisis that made discretionary fiscal expansion necessary. Beyond the crisis, ensuring fiscal sustainability, especially through pension reform, increasing labour participation, especially among the old and the young and improving the governance of financial institutions and state-owned enterprises remain key challenges.

OECD Economic Survey of Italy 2009

17-Jun-2009

Italy is in a deep recession. The banking system resisted the first wave of the financial crisis, but credit conditions have tightened and households have suffered large financial losses. What is the outlook and what does Italy need to do to support long term growth? How can the education system be improved?




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Economic Survey of Ireland 2009