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OECD Economic Survey of Denmark 2009

05-Nov-2009

The Danish economy has been hard hit during the global crisis. Substantial measures have been taken to combat its effects. Going forward, the main challenges include restoring fiscal sustainability, raising productivity growth and improving education outcomes.

Etude économique de l'Irlande 2009

04-Nov-2009

Suite à une sévère contraction économique, les principaux enjeux pour rééquilibrer l’économie sont d’améliorer la compétitivité extérieure, rétablir la santé du système financier, la consolidation budgétaire et d’éviter un taux de chômage élevé à long terme.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009

04-Nov-2009

Following the severe contraction of the economy, the main economic challenges in rebalancing the economy include raising competitiveness, restoring the financial system to health, fiscal consolidation and avoiding high long-term unemployment.

Towards better schools and more equal opportunities for learning in Italy

16-Oct-2009

Compulsory school education in Italy produces poor results in terms of 15 year olds’ performance on PISA tests, compared with other OECD countries, despite a relatively high level of expenditure.

Iceland: The financial and economic crisis

16-Oct-2009

The global financial and economic crisis has struck Iceland with extreme force. Iceland’s three main banks, accounting for almost all of the banking system, failed in October 2008. They were unable to resist the deterioration in global financial markets following the failure of Lehman Brothers.


Events

OECD Economic Survey of Portugal

on 25-Jun-2008

The OECD’s latest economic survey of Portugal, to be published on Wednesday 25 June 2008, looks at how growth can be boosted and made more sustainable by strengthening public finances, enhancing the business environment and improving the efficiency of the labour market.



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Economic Survey of Denmark 2009


Economic Survey of Ireland 2009