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Slovak Republic
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OECD Statistical Profile of Slovak Republic 2009English | View long abstract 06-Apr-2009 More than 100 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare with other OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row. Also available: |
Adjusting housing policies in Slovakia in light of Euro adoptionEnglish | View long abstract 09-Mar-2009 Felix Hüfner A characteristic feature of the Slovak housing market, and a consequence of the privatization programme initiated in the early 1990s, is the virtual absence of a private rental market. Also available:Related documents: |
Achieving fiscal flexibility and safeguarding sustainability - The case of SlovakiaEnglish | View long abstract 09-Mar-2009 Isabell Koske Euro Area entry calls for more fiscal flexibility to absorb cyclical shocks that cannot be dealt with by the common monetary policy. At the same time fiscal consolidation must not be put at risk, especially given rising ageing related costs. Related documents: |
Raising the flexibility of the Slovak economy during the catch-up phaseEnglish | View long abstract 09-Mar-2009 Isabell Koske As in other catch-up countries inflation is likely to stay high going forward due to nominal convergence in Slovakia. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Slovak Republic Country Notepdf,108Kb,English | View long abstract 03-Mar-2009 This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for the Slovak Republic. ... Also available:Related documents: |
Transfer Pricing Country ProfilesEnglish | View long abstract 27-Feb-2009 The country profiles on transfer pricing legislation and practices for OECD member countries and Observers. Also available: |
Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2009: Executive SummaryEnglish | View long abstract 09-Feb-2009 As in other catch-up countries inflation is likely to stay high going forward due to nominal convergence. To better cope with the risk of a too rapid pick up of wages, three main areas for improvement are discussed in this chapter. |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic, 2009pdf,348Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Feb-2009 Adoption of the euro on 1 January 2009 marks a significant achievement for the Slovak Republic. This hard won result will bring many benefits but will also pose challenges. Decisive policy action will be needed in a number of areas to maintain high growth in the coming years. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2009: Adjusting housing policies in light of euro adoptionEnglish | View long abstract 09-Feb-2009 House prices have risen strongly in past years, helped by rising incomes and declining interest rates. At the same time, construction of new dwellings has remained fairly muted and has only recently shown signs of picking up. |
Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic 2009: Achieving fiscal flexibility and safeguarding sustainabilityEnglish | View long abstract 09-Feb-2009 Euro area entry calls for more fiscal flexibility to absorb cyclical shocks that cannot be dealt with by the common monetary policy. At the same time fiscal consolidation must not be put at risk, especially given rising ageing related costs. |
