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Uranium 2005: Resources, Production and Demand

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01-Jun-2006

Global uranium resources are more than adequate to meet projected requirements, says the latest edition of the recognised world reference on uranium published 1 June 2006.

Switzerland: The Role of Competition Policy in Regulatory Reform

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19-Apr-2006

Competition law and policy in Switzerland have been strengthened by recent reforms but remain hampered by traditions of co-operation in an uncompetitive internal market, the absence of formal networks with other enforcers and a relative lack of resources.

Nuclear Power in NEA Member Countries

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10-Apr-2006

These profiles cover the nuclear power situation in each country, the national laws and regulations covering the peaceful use of nuclear energy, current issues and developments and related links.

Design of fiscal relations across levels of government

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10-Apr-2006

Country profiles giving a detailed account of fiscal federalism and recent changes in selected OECD countries. Some presentations also contain a set of future reform steps and policy options. Presentations ...

Enhancing Market Openness through Regulatory Reform in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

In recent years several trends have reinforced the link between domestic regulatory environment and international market openness. First, as tariffs have receded over the course of successive rounds of ...

Regulatory Authorities for Air Transport, Railways, Telecommunications and Postal Services in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

This report analyses the governance and context of regulation in four sectors of the Swiss economy, i.e. air transport, including the Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA), rail transport, including ...

Electricity Reform in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

Electricity reform figures prominently in Swiss proposals for promoting stronger economic growth, which has lagged other OECD countries over the last decade. It figures on the list of actions- drawn up ...

The Role of Competition Policy in Regulatory Reform in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

Swiss competition law is founded on Article 96 of the Constitution which provides for freedom of trade and commerce and empowers the legislature to remedy any economically or socially harmful effects ...

Government Capacity to Assure High Quality Regulation in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

Switzerland has a strong institutional framework which promotes respect for law and participatory democracy.

Policy Brief : Competition Law and Policy in Switzerland

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31-Mar-2006

Competition policy plays a key role in promoting consumer welfare and market opening. Lack of competition is a main reason for the high prices of many products and services on the Swiss market. Traditionally, ...