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03-Jun-2008
The 2008 Finland Country Survey makes recommendations on how Finland could step up efforts to encourage the migration workers as a means of filling the growing skill shortages in many sectors. The Survey also makes recommendations as to how the existing stock of foreign migrants might be better integrated into the labour force through improved training and related services.
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03-Jun-2008
The 2008 Finland Country Survey argues that globalisation, including the increased mobility of jobs, will continue to put pressure on the Finnish tax base. In order to address this, the Survey recommends that Finland change the mix of taxation, with a reduced burden on labour (especially highly-skilled labour) and an increased burden on immobile factors such as land.
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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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25-Apr-2008
A reform package enacted in 2007 introduced notably flat tax in personal incomes and fees for certain medical services. This chapter takes stock of the package and the many further plans aimed at addressing long term fiscal sustainability.
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25-Apr-2008
The recent strong growth has resulted in labour shortages and so activation of remaining labour supply is desirable. The main reserves are among prime age women and older cohorts and there is further room for skill deepening through education policy.
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25-Apr-2008
Globalisation is having a big influence on the Czech economy, primarily because a favourable location and low labour costs have made the country an attractive location for international manufacturing plants. This raises several specific policy issues, most notably regarding industry support.
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24-Apr-2008
Growth has picked up significantly in recent years, largely driven by expansion of manufactured exports. Nevertheless, structural reforms are required to put public households on a sustainable path in order to cope with population ageing and to avoid labour market bottlenecks limiting growth.
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16-Apr-2008
Economic activity is now easing. In the short run, competitiveness must improve. Better infrastructure, and further product and labour market reforms would keep growth strong over the medium term. Long-run challenges remain for the housing market, fiscal policy, pensions, and the integration of migrants.
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How deep is the impact of the recent oil and credit shocks on the productive potential of OECD economies?
Issue No. 83
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