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Government at a Glance: Country note for Japanpdf,529Kb,English | View long abstract 22-Oct-2009 This country note, based on the new biennial publication Government at a glance, provides indicators describing key elements underlying government structure and performance of Japan, from the perspective of revenues, expenditures and employment. Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Improving the policy framework in Japan to address climate changeEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 To achieve its targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner, Japan should create a mandatory and comprehensive emission trading system, supplemented if necessary, by carbon taxes. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Health-care reform in Japan: controlling costs, improving qualityEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan’s health-care system should be improved by increasing its efficiency to limit costs, enhancing quality and reducing shortages. Moreover, universal coverage requires improving compliance in paying premiums. |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Japan 2009pdf,430Kb,English | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 In the context of the global economic crisis, the Japanese economy has falleninto its deepest recession of the post-war era. Output is projected to contract byaround 6% in 2009, reflecting a plunge in ... Also available: |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: The fiscal policy response to the crisis and achieving fiscal sustainabilityEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan needs a credible fiscal consolidation plan, including spending cuts and tax increases, to maintain confidence in its fiscal sustainability as gross public debt nears 200% of GDP in 2010. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Financial stability: overcoming the crisis and improving the efficiency of the banking sectorEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Emergency measures adopted in the wake of the global crisis should be phased out once a recovery is in place, while adopting reforms to address chronic problems in the financial sector and increase efficiency. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Overcoming the global crisis: the need for a new growth modelEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 As attention shifts to fiscal consolidation, sustaining output growth will depend increasingly on private domestic demand, requiring reforms, particularly in the labour market and the non-manufacturing sector. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009English | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan has been hard-hit by the global financial crisis. Its main economic challenges include raising its growth potential, upgrading the financial sector, resolving its fiscal problem, reforming health ... Also available: |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: Japanpdf,186Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook 2009 indicates that Japan has experienced sizeable job losses during the global economic downturn. In July, the unemployment rate reached a record high level of 5.7%, two percentage points higher than at the end of 2007. Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2009 - Summary of key findings: Japanpdf,161Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Sep-2009 This 2009 edition of Education at a Glance includes first results from TALIS, a survey on teacher practices, new analysis of the social benefits of education, new information on long-term unemployment and involuntary part-time work among young adults, and new data on the benefits of education. Related documents: |
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OECD教育革新センターエコノミスト・宮本晃司 －日本が今日のグローバル経済で効果的に競争していくためには、教育システムの費用効果を更に改善する必要があることを説明します。
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