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Economic Survey of Sweden 2005English | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 The underlying economy of Sweden is sound, so the main economic challenge is a long-term one: to maintain the core of the welfare system in the face of some large financial pressures. Boosting labour supply ... Also available: |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Improving quality and value for money in healthcareEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Swedes can be pleased with their healthcare system. It provides high quality care, is relatively well funded and is managed in fairly efficient and innovative ways. But some reforms are needed to cope with the changing demands that are being placed on healthcare systems worldwide. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Raising hours workedEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Although labour force participation is high, it can be raised further – especially by increasing hours of work, getting young people through the educational system faster, improving the integration of immigrants and reducing incentives to early retirement. |
Economic Review of Sweden 2005: Best practice for reducing sickness and disability absencesEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Sweden’s single biggest economic problem is the high number of people absent from work due to sickness or disability. This chapter describes the problem and looks at what other countries have done to reduce absenteeism. Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Strengthening fiscal policyEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Public finances will be under pressure from the ageing of the population and the forces of globalisation. This chapter outlines the size of these pressures and discusses what can be done in preparation. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Key ChallengesEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 This chapter discusses the key challenges facing the Swedish economy. It reviews recent economic performance and discusses the areas that need to be improved in order to maintain the welfare state. Related documents: |
Steps taken by Sweden to implement and enforce the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business TransactionsEnglish | View long abstract 01-Jun-2005 What past and future steps did/will Sweden take to ratify and implement the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention? Related documents: |
Sweden (2005), DAC Peer Review: Main Findings and RecommendationsEnglish | View long abstract 01-Jun-2005 Sweden's new Policy for Global Development contains an innovative and ambitious agenda for action. Sweden is the first DAC donor to adopt and actively implement such a comprehensive development approach. Also available:Related documents: |
Sweden’s support for parents with children is comprehensive and effective but expensiveEnglish | View long abstract 27-May-2005 A new OECD report reviews family-friendly policies in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and makes recommendations to further ensure the well-being of parents and children. Related documents: |
Performance Budgeting in OECD countries
This book reviews the experiences of eight OECD countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Korea, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States) which have developed and used performance information in the budget process.
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