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Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Energy policy and the transition to a low-carbon economy

21-Sep-2009

The EU needs to make the transition to a low–carbon economy, increase cross–border competition in electricity and gas markets and diversify Europe’s energy supply.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Deepening the single market

21-Sep-2009

The single market programme has already brought long–term benefits, but more can be done to enhance competitive pressures and ensure proper implementation of single market rules.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Strengthening research and innovation

21-Sep-2009

Progress in raising research and innovation efforts in Europe has been slow. Measurement and evaluation of innovation outcomes and policies should be enhanced and a fully integrated European Research Area developed.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Policies to overcome the crisis

21-Sep-2009

The EU economy has experienced a deep economic slump. Ongoing financial reforms and the structural reform agenda must be pursued to make future crises less likely and improve growth prospects.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009

21-Sep-2009

The EU is facing significant challenges in the face of the worst global recession in 50 years. To improve economic performance reforms are necessary to strengthen innovation, deepen the single market, ...

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of the European Union 2009

21-Sep-2009

The European Union is facing severe challenges from the financial crisis and the worst global recession in the past fifty years. The Community has responded to thecrisis proactively, consistent with the ...

Interim Economic Assessment – clarification of annual projections

04-Sep-2009

Jørgen Elmeskov, Acting Head, Economics Department

The calculated calendar year growth rates for 2009 published in the OECD’s latest interim economic assessment are computed by mechanically extending the GDP outturn data up to the second quarter of 2009 ...

Structural reforms and the benefits of the enlarged EU internal market: Much achieved and much to do

27-Apr-2009

Jens Arnold, Peter Höller, Margaret Morgan and Andreas Wörgötter

High expectations surrounded the two waves of eastward EU enlargement in 2004 and 2007, with the extension of the EU Internal Market being expected to deliver a substantial boost to economic growth in new and old member States alike.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011: Country Notes

07-Apr-2009

Country Notes from OECD Economic Policy Reforms: Going for growth 2011 presenting OECD recommendations for structural reform priorities for individual countries. 

Governing Regional Development Policy: The Use of Performance Indicators

26-Mar-2009

This report examines both the challenges and the opportunities associated with designing and using indicator systems as a tool for the governance of regional development policy.