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Iceland: The financial and economic crisisEnglish | View long abstract 15-Oct-2009 David Carey The paper begins with a discussion of the factors that made the banks, non-financial firms and households vulnerable to deterioration in global financial markets. It goes on to describe the failure of the banks, its direct impact on government debt, the IMF SBA, and the economic outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Iceland: Challenging times for monetary and fiscal policiesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Oct-2009 Andrea De Michelis This paper discusses what policy makers should do in order to restore balance in the Icelandic economy and lay out the foundations for a sustainable recovery. Also available:Related documents: |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Iceland, 2009pdf,321Kb,English | View long abstract 02-Sep-2009 Against the backdrop of the global financial turmoil and recession, Iceland has been struck by a banking crisis of unprecedented proportions and the economy has plunged into a deep recession. The plight ... Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Iceland 2009: Challenging times for monetary and fiscal policiesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Sep-2009 Inflation performance has been unsatisfactory. By joining the euro area, Iceland would share the benefits of the ECB’s credibility. Substantial fiscal consolidation is required following the financial crisis. |
Economic Survey of Iceland 2009: The financial and economic crisisEnglish | View long abstract 02-Sep-2009 Iceland’s main banks, which had pursued risky expansion strategies, failed in the wake of the global financial crisis, plunging the economy into a deep recession. Prudential supervision needs to be improved. |
Economic Survey of Iceland 2009English | View long abstract 02-Sep-2009 Iceland’s main banks, which had pursued risky expansion strategies, failed in the wake of the global financial crisis, plunging the economy into a deep recession. Prudential supervision needs to be improved. Also available: |
Spend early on children, says OECDEnglish | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 Governments should invest more money on children in the first six years of their lives to reduce social inequality and help all children, especially the most vulnerable, have happier lives, according to the OECD’s first ever report on child well-being in its 30 member countries. Also available: |
Agreement between Iceland and Aruba for the exchange of information relating to tax matterspdf,77Kb,English | View long abstract 28-Aug-2009 Agreement between Iceland and Aruba for the exchange of information relating to tax matters |
Agreement between Iceland and the Netherland Antilles for the exchange of information relating to tax matterspdf,58Kb,English | View long abstract 28-Aug-2009 Agreement between Iceland and the Netherland Antilles for the exchange of information relating to tax matters |
Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2009: How Does Iceland Comparepdf,107Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Jul-2009 Total health spending accounted for 9.3% of GDP in Iceland in 2007, above the OECD average of 8.9%. Related documents: |
