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The French tax system: Main characteristics, recent developments and some considerations for reformEnglish | View long abstract 29-Jul-2005 Willi Leibfritz and Paul O'Brien This paper describes the main characteristics and the developments of the French tax system and examines some of its economic distortions and complexities. Economics Department Working Paper 439. Also available:Related documents: |
The Legal Framework for Budget Systems: An International Comparison (OECD Journal on Budgeting, Volume 4, Number 3)pdf,3Mb,English | View long abstract 01-Jul-2005 Ian Lienert and Moo-Kyung Jung The legal basis for budget processes and budget actors varies enormously across OECD countries. For example, the United States has a dozen major laws to support federal government budget processes, ... Also available:Related documents: |
OECD Employment Outlook 2005 : How does France compare?PDF,17Kb,English | View long abstract 28-Jun-2005 The unemployment rate in France, at over 10% in 2005, is high by OECD standards. In addition, more than 40% of those actively seeking work have been doing so for more than 1 year –compared with an OECD average of 32%. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of France 2005: Product market competition and economic performanceEnglish | View long abstract 16-Jun-2005 The economy would benefit from stronger competition in network industries, reduction in restrictions on entry to many professions and a deep reform of controls on retailing. Also available: |
Economic Survey of France 2005English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2005 What are the main challenges? What should be done about the budget deficit? What public spending and tax reforms may make a difference? Why does unemployment remain so high and participation so low? What ... Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of France 2005: Making the fiscal system sustainable and more efficientEnglish | View long abstract 16-Jun-2005 Rising public debt threatens fiscal sustainability. Public expenditure - social and those of local governments- need to be better controlled. The efficiency of the fiscal system should be raised. Also available: |
Economic Survey of France 2005: Improving labour market performanceEnglish | View long abstract 16-Jun-2005 Employment potential is underused. A comprehensive reform that would ease employment protection legislation, strengthen incentives to look for a job and improve the efficiency of employment services should be introduced. Also available: |
Economic Survey of France 2005: Key challenges facing FranceEnglish | View long abstract 16-Jun-2005 Although initiatives have been taken in favour of growth and employment, increasing labour market participation, ensuring fiscal sustainability and enhancing competition are needed so as to reach long term sustained growth. Also available: |
Colloque "La décentralisation : Un outil pour une nouvelle gouvernance locale?", Paris, 27-28 juin 2005French | View long abstract 13-Jun-2005 Ce colloque a porté sur les thèmes de la décentralisation et la gouvernance locale en France et en Amérique latine... Also available:Related documents: |
