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International Migration Outlook 2008: Poland country note10-Sep-2008 This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies. Also available:Related documents: |
Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countries02-Jul-2008 Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook. Also available: |
Poland: Environmental performance of agriculture since 199016-Jun-2008 Agri-environmental indicators for Poland and data on the environmental performance of Polish agriculture. Extract from the publication Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 (2008). Also available:Related documents: |
Polish websites on agri-environmental issues16-Jun-2008 Links to sites from Poland on agri-environmental issues. |
Economic survey of Poland 2008: The challenge of rapidly improving transport infrastructure11-Jun-2008 Improving transport infrastructure is a key challenge. Closing the infrastructure gap should be guided by efficiency criteria. Market regulations and ownership structures should promote fair competition both between and within different transport sectors. |
Economic survey of Poland 2008: Bridging the housing gap11-Jun-2008 The supply of housing is constrained by the absence of zoning plans and by labour shortages. Mortgage subsidies are not an efficient way to promote home ownership. Regulatory barriers are restricting the development of the rental market. |
Economic survey of Poland 2008: Reforming the tax system to improve its efficiency11-Jun-2008 Tax reform should be geared towards improving work incentives. Personal tax rates will be cut in 2009, but a flat tax is being considered. Targeted cuts in social security contributions would be a good way to shrink the tax wedge. Priority should be on base broadening. |
Economic survey of Poland 2008: Monetary and fiscal policies to head off overheating11-Jun-2008 Monetary policy should be tightened to lower the risk of higher inflation. Fiscal policy could also help achieve a better policy mix. |
Economic survey of Poland 2008: Raising labour supply to sustain strong potential growth11-Jun-2008 Strong growth has pushed income levels closer to the EU average, but it has led to rising pressures on capacity. Macro policies should focus on stabilising the economy and structural policies on raising labour supply. |