Competition: Economic Issues

The strength of product market competition plays an important role in economic growth and affects economic efficiency, the allocation of resources, and can also lead to improved labour market performance. The Economics Department is examining product market competition and economic performance in order to identify product market policies that are conducive to growth and employment.
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China - Economic Survey - Strong growth but increased social spending needed

02-Feb-2010

With the help of massive government stimulus action, China is now leading the world economy out of recession, according to a new OECD report. Already the world’s second largest economy, China could well overtake the United States to become the leading producer of manufactured goods in the next five to seven years, it says.

Chile - Economic Survey: Securing growth and tackling inequality remain key challenge

27-Jan-2010

Chile, now on the path to becoming the OECD’s newest member, is emerging from recession relatively fast on the back of government stimulus measures and a rebound in copper export prices, says the latest Economic Survey of Chile.

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