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Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countries

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02-Jul-2008

Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook.

List of Czech useful websites on agri-environmental issues

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16-Jun-2008

Czech Republic website information

Statement by OECD Secretary-General during a roundtable at the Czech National Bank

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28-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría,OECD Secretary-General

At a roundtable organised by the Czech National Bank, Mr. Gurría and Czech economic experts discussed the short and long-term prospects of the country's economy.

The Czech Republic’s inflation targeting experience

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25-Apr-2008

Kateřina Šmídková

Kateřina Šmídková discusses the experience of the Czech Republic with inflation targeting. She argues that an important feature of the Czech regime is the need to build an exit strategy into the policy framework, given the country’s expected entry into the euro zone.

Monetary policies and inflation targeting in emerging economies: Executive Summary

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25-Apr-2008

Monetary policies and inflation targeting in emerging economies: Executive Summary. Several emerging-market economies have adopted inflation targeting as their institutional framework for conducting monetary policy.

Monetary policies and inflation targeting in emerging economies

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25-Apr-2008

Several emerging-market economies have adopted inflation targeting as their institutional framework for conducting monetary policy. This volume focuses on the experiences of Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey.

Economic survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Globalisation and the Czech economy: how should policy respond?

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24-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 attractive for international manufacturing plants. This raises several specific policy issues, most notably regarding industry support.&nbs

Economic survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Tackling labour and skill shortages

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24-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.

Economic survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Ensuring fiscal sustainability: assessing recent tax and public spending reforms

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24-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.