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Economic survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Globalisation and the Czech economy: how should policy respond?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 shortages24-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 reforms24-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. |
Economic survey of the Czech Republic 2008: Recent developments and policy challenges24-Apr-2008 Growth has picked up significantly since the early 2000s and is improving catch up with other OECD economies. Meanwhile, conservative views on euro entry are being voiced. Fiscal sustainability and improving labour supply are the key policy challenges. |
Economic survey of the Czech Republic 200824-Apr-2008 Growth has picked up significantly in recent years, largely driven by expansion of manufactured exports. Nevertheless, structural reforms are required to cope with population ageing and a new challenge of expanding labour capacity has emerged. Also available: |
Globalisation and Rising Competition: Challenges for the Czech Economy24-Apr-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In his lecture at Charles University in Prague, Mr. Gurría higlighted that the Czech Republic has experienced a remarkable transformation from a centrally planned economy into one of the most globally ... |
Launch of the 2008 OECD Economic Survey of the Czech Republic24-Apr-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In his statement, Mr. Gurría underlined that growth of the Czech economy has picked up significantly in recent years and that the outlook for the next two years was very positive. Nevertheless, he warned ... Related documents: |
OECD and the Czech Republic17-Apr-2008 This flyer, in Czech, briefly presents OECD work on the Czech Republic and explains how and where Czechs can obtain copies of reports. Also available: |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008 - Czech Republic Country Note04-Mar-2008 This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2007 priorities for the Czech Republic. ... Also available:Related documents: |