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Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Education and youth employmentEnglish | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 The unemployment rate for youth is four times higher than for prime-age adults. This chapter takes an economy-wide perspective and advocates measures in both education and labour market policies. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Taxation and growth: what direction should Sweden take?English | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 In recent years, Sweden has implemented ambitious tax cuts to boost growth. This chapter argues that further reforms to the top marginal tax bracket could boost growth in a number of ways. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Key challenges for the Swedish economyEnglish | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 Strong macroeconomic policy frameworks should see Sweden should steer through the fall-out of global financial crisis. This chapter assesses the impact of the economic downturn and points out key challenges for boosting longer-term growth. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Fiscal policy: what should the targets be?English | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 The Swedish budget framework has significantly strengthened the fiscal position over the last decade. This chapter argues that budget targets should be linked to long-run considerations. Future fiscal pressures will require a multi-faceted approach. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008English | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 In Sweden, high per capita income and open markets go hand in hand with social cohesion. Sustaining this model through the global downturn and beyond is the key challenge facing the Swedish economy. Also available: |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Sweden, 2008pdf,282Kb,English | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 Thanks to strong economic institutions and fundamentals, Sweden is wellprepared to cope with fall-out from the global financial crisis. The cyclehas turned and, clearly, the key near-term challenge is ... Also available: |
Jobs for Immigrants Vol 1: Update on recent developments for Swedenpdf,447Kb,English | View long abstract 20-Nov-2008 This note provides an update on recent developments for Sweden on the labour market integration of immigrants and their children. Related documents: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Swedenpdf,132Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
International Migration Outlook 2008: Sweden country notepdf,283Kb,English | View long abstract 10-Sep-2008 This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies. Also available:Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - Swedenpdf,313Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Sep-2008 This note contrasts key findings for Sweden with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges. Related documents: |
