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A System of Health Accounts: Implementation - Japan09-Jan-2009 Information on the status of implementation of OECD's A System of Health Accounts in Japan. |
Asian countries should reform their pension systems, says OECD07-Jan-2009 Many Asian countries will need to reform their pension systems in order to deliver sustainable and adequate retirement incomes for today’s workers, according to a new OECD report. Also available: |
Japan could do more to help young people find stable jobs18-Dec-2008 Young people in Japan are finding it increasingly hard to get stable jobs and the Japanese authorities should expand vocational training schemes and increase social security coverage for young non-regular workers in order to help them. Also available: |
Jobs for Youth/Des emplois pour les jeunes: JAPAN18-Dec-2008 OECD has launched a series of reports in 16 countries including Japan. Each report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work. Also available:Related documents: |
Reforming the labour market in Japan to cope with increasing dualism and population ageing08-Dec-2008 Randall S. Jones The proportion of non-regular workers has risen to one-third of total employment. While non-regular employment provides flexibility and cost reductions for firms, it also creates equity and efficiency concerns. Also available:Related documents: |
Enhancing the productivity of the service sector in Japan08-Dec-2008 Randall S. Jones and Taesik Yoon Labour productivity growth in the service sector, which accounts for 70% of Japan’s economic output and employment, has slowed markedly in recent years in contrast to manufacturing. Also available:Related documents: |
Reforming the tax system in Japan to promote fiscal sustainability and economic growth08-Dec-2008 Randall S. Jones and Masahiko Tsutsumi Tax reform is an urgent priority, as Japan needs as much as 5% to 6% of GDP of additional government revenue just to stabilise public debt, which has risen to 180% of GDP. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD forecasts a protracted economic slowdown in US, Japan and Euro area13-Nov-2008 Economic activity is expected to fall in the US, in the Euro area and in Japan next year as OECD countries enter a protracted slowdown. Watch the news conference to present GDP, inflation and unemployment forecasts for the three economies ahead of the G20 summit on the financial crisis. Also available: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Japan27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Japan21-Oct-2008 This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Japan, with global trends among OECD countries. Also available:Related documents: |