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Economic Survey - Euro area 2004: Fiscal co-ordination at the crossroads

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27-Jul-2004

Fiscal co-ordination is under stress, and support for the fiscal framework has been diluted. A repeat of past fiscal policy mistakes must be avoided.

Economic Survey - Euro area 2004: Managing the single currency

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27-Jul-2004

A recovery is underway, but monetary policy should remain accommodative as long as the medium-term inflation outlook remains favourable.

Economic Survey - Euro area 2004: Outlook and challenges

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27-Jul-2004

The key challenges for economic policy are: to raise economic growth and resilience to shocks; to foster cohesion among countries and regions; and to ensure sustainable public finances.

Alternatives for stable economic growth: increasing productivity, greater competitiveness and entrepreneurial innovation

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29-Jun-2004

Jean-Philippe Cotis

Discussion by OECD Chief Economist Jean-Philippe Cotis at the Economist Conference Economic background and perspectives for 2004-2005: The track towards a dynamic economy", held in Madrid, June 29, 2004. ...

Analysis of the 2003 CAP Reform

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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

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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

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16-Feb-2004

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

Policies bearing on product market competition and growth in Europe

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12-Jan-2004

Carl Gjersem

This paper examines product market competition and economic performance in the European Union. Economics Department Working Paper 378.

Non-tariff measures affecting EU exports: Evidence from a complaints-inventory

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05-Dec-2003

Peter Walkenhorst and Barbara Fliess

Evaluating the importance of non-tariff measures (NTMs) affecting imports remains a major challenge. This study reports evidence on the prevalence of NTMs based on an inventory of business complaints. Economics Department Working Paper 373.