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Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Maximising the gains from integration in the world economy

25-Jun-2008

Portugal can benefit more from globalisation. This requires further reducing the cost of doing business, promoting competition and improving regulations in infrastructure sectors that provide services to firms.

Corporate Net lending: a review of recent trends

07-Dec-2007

Since 2001, OECD corporate net lending has risen sharply. This paper examines the main forces at play behind this run-up and provides some insight into whether and how they might possibly unwind in the future, a process that may already be underway. It shows in particular that, the increase is partly temporary with some of it likely to fade with the cycle and the ongoing adjustments in the financial and housing sectors.
Economics Department Working Paper No. 583.

Economic survey of the European Union 2007: Ever closer union? Moving forward in the single market

20-Sep-2007

The single market has delivered major benefits for European citizens. But the process of integration is slowing down. A fresh impetus is needed, especially in services and the energy industry.




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