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Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries: At a Glance - 2004 Edition

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07-Jun-2004

The agricultural sector in many OECD countries continues to be characterised by high levels of support and protection. Support to agricultural producers accounted for 32% of total farm receipts -- a slight increase from 2002, but down from 37% from the late 1980s.

Enhancing income convergence in Central Europe after EU accession, OECD Economic Outlook No. 75, ch. VII

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01-Jun-2004

OECD Economic Outlook No. 75, ch. VII. After nearly fifteen years of transition, the countries of Central Europe have entered the European Union on 1 May 2004. This chapter examines the consequences of ...

The Slovak Health Insurance System and the Potential Role for Private Health Insurance: Policy Challenges (OECD Health Working Papers No. 11)

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16-Apr-2004

Francesca Colombo and Nicole Tapay

This paper analyses the Slovak health insurance system and the policy challenges it faces. It assesses how private health insurance would impact upon the health system, particularly equity, efficiency incentives facing providers and insurers, and responsiveness.

Rationalising public expenditure in the Slovak Republic

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16-Mar-2004

Rauf Gönenç and Peter Walkenhorst

Economics Department Working Paper 384.  This paper analyses the main features of Slovakia’s public expenditure system, reviews expenditure trends, and discusses recent reform initiatives.

The Slovak Health Insurance System and the Potential Role for Private Health Insurance: Policy Challenges (OECD Health Working Papers No. 11)

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08-Mar-2004

Francesca Colombo and Nicole Tapay

This paper analyses the Slovak health insurance system and the policy challenges it faces. It describes the structure of health coverage and health sector reforms being implemented by the Slovak government.

Economic Survey - Slovak Republic 2004: Are social security systems viable?

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10-Feb-2004

The OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2004 concludes that while social security reform intentions are commendable, much will depend on the detail of the reform design.

Economic Survey - Slovak Republic 2004: Is Slovakia doing enough to augment its human and physical capital?

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10-Feb-2004

The OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2004 concludes that human capital enrichment for new entrants through education reform is critical, while intensified re‑training for the long‑term unemployed ...

Economic Survey - Slovak Republic 2004: How can public services be improved?

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10-Feb-2004

The OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2004 concludes that the reform of the public spending system, which is already well engaged, should help promote a smaller and more effective governmen ...

Economic Survey - Slovak Republic 2004: Is the new institutional framework enforced effectively?

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10-Feb-2004

The OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2004 concludes that policymakers should fully enforce the new framework for creating and doing business and support it with the full force of law.

Economic Survey - Slovak Republic 2004: What can be done to reduce unemployment?

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10-Feb-2004

The OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2004 concludes that labour supply is being enhanced by a profound welfare reform and demand for labour is stimulated by the planned reductions in employment ...