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22-Nov-2011
The Czech Republic has an energy- and carbon intensive economy. This poses a risk to public health and energy security, increases the burden of agreed emission targets and might also mean foregone opportunities for growth. Strengthening incentives for better use of energy and streamlining sectoral support programs would be essential.
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18-Nov-2011
The pension system performs well in terms of keeping old age poverty low, but is not providing much diversification. The introduction of a new voluntary defined contribution pillar (“second pillar”) is a step in the right direction, which needs to be well communicated and accompanied by regulatory measures to allow the public to make informed choices. In particular, consideration should be given to establishing a central clearing house in order to keep fees low. Payouts in the form of annuities and life-cycle investment strategies should be the default options.
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18-Nov-2011
The Czech Republic has an energy- and carbon intensive economy, leaving important energy and emission saving opportunities underutilised due to insufficient incentives. This poses a risk to public health and energy security, increases the burden of agreed emission targets and might also mean foregone opportunities for growth. Instruments promoting energy efficiency need strengthening and should be more rigorously evaluated and better coordinated.
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07-Apr-2011
Governments must reform the underlying structure of their economies to boost economic growth and create jobs, according to the OECD’s latest Going for Growth report.
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Economy: OECD Economic Survey Sweden 2011
23-Jan-2011
OECD Economic Survey of Sweden 2011
After the onset of the crisis, unemployment in Sweden increased markedly, though much less than expected. The challenge going forward is to ensure that high unemployment does not become entrenched or leads to withdrawals from the labour force.
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25-Sep-2009
Welcoming the adoption of the Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth by G20 leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G20 summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said new sources of jobs and growth needed for the global economy to effect a sustained recovery, will only emerge if the right structural policies are adopted by the world’s leading global economies.
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03-Mar-2009
The current crisis offers governments the opportunity of combining emergency action with the important structural reforms needed to improve long-term growth and resilience in their economies, according to OECD’s latest Going for Growth.
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22-May-2008
Faced with exceptionally rapid population ageing, Korea should address obstacles that lower fertility rates while encouraging higher labour force participation, particularly among women.
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04-Mar-2008
Governments in many OECD countries have made good but uneven progress over the past 12 months in implementing the economic reforms needed to improve living standards, according to the OECD's latest Going for Growth report.
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