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Economic survey of Finland 2008: Setting tax policies that support the Nordic modelEnglish | View long abstract 03-Jun-2008 The dual income tax system has been a positive response to globalisation, although it has some drawbacks. Taxes on labour are too high and those on property too low suggesting that an adjustment to the tax mix might improve labour market incentives. |
Economic survey of Finland 2008: Recent macroeconomic performance and fiscal sustainabilityEnglish | View long abstract 03-Jun-2008 Recent economic performance has been good although large wage increases pose risks to competitiveness. Medium-term fiscal policy challenges should be addressed with further pension reform and tighter fiscal policy in the short term. |
Economic survey of Finland 2008: Getting the most out of globalisationEnglish | View long abstract 03-Jun-2008 The Finnish economy is generally well placed to benefit from the opportunities of globalisation but wage inflexibility, poor labour mobility, and other policies impede the efficient allocation of resources. |
Economic Survey of Finland 2008English | View long abstract 03-Jun-2008 The Finnish economy has been performing well but risks are mounting. Imbalances are building in the labour market and the wage negotiation framework needs to be overhauled. There is scope for improvement and the tax mix could be made more efficient. Also available: |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Finland, 2008pdf,338Kb,English | View long abstract 03-Jun-2008 The Finnish economy has performed very well in recent years, with strong GDP growth in a low-inflation environment, rising employment and a sound fiscal position. Strong social safety nets and high education ... Also available: |
Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approachEnglish | View long abstract 21-May-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In his welcome at the Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach”, Mr. Gurría wondered if there is a “Nordic model”, if the Nordic approach is sustainable and if elements of this approach were transferable. |
OECD Rural Policy Reviews: FinlandEnglish | View long abstract 17-Apr-2008 A first rural policy review was conducted for Finland in 1995, and this edition offers a unique look at how Finnish rural policy has evolved since the initial recommendations made in 1995. |
Current Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in Finlandpdf,93Kb,English | View long abstract 14-Apr-2008 This paper, which was submitted by the Finish delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in Finland, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held ... |
OECD Statistical Profile of Finland 2008English | View long abstract 08-Apr-2008 More than 100 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare with other OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row. Also available: |
Energy Policies of IEA Countries - Finland 2007 ReviewEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 Faced with considerable challenges related to its geography and size, Finland’s sound energy policies do much to overcome its situation. |
