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Modelling cyclical divergence in the euro area: the housing channel

15-Sep-2004

Paul van den Noord

The launch of the euro has worked out differently across the area. Housing markets have played a major role. Economics Department Working Paper 400.

Analysis of the 2003 CAP Reform

16-Jun-2004

This report contains an analysis of changes to the Common Agricultural Policy agreed by European Member States in June 2003.

Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries: At a Glance - 2004 Edition

07-Jun-2004

The agricultural sector in many OECD countries continues to be characterised by high levels of support and protection. Support to agricultural producers accounted for 32% of total farm receipts -- a slight increase from 2002, but down from 37% from the late 1980s.

European Commission: Competition Law and Policy in 2002

16-Feb-2004

In this report, the country summarizes the main developments in competition law and policy in 2002.

Tax incentives and house price volatility in the Euro Area: Theory and evidence

28-May-2003

Paul van den Noord

A problem associated with inflation differentials in monetary unions is that the "crowding in" effect of lower real interest rates associated with high inflation will initially outweigh the loss of competitiveness (crowding out). Economics Department Working Paper 356.

European Commission: Competition Law and Policy in 2001-2002

14-Jan-2003

In this report, the country summarizes the main developments in competition law and policy in 2001-2002. 

Tax systems in European Union countries

28-Aug-2002

Isabelle Joumard

How have tax systems and recent tax reforms influenced EU countries’ performances? OECD Economic Studies No. 34.