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Sweden - external links to macroeconomic reports and datahtm,8Kb,English | View long abstract 15-Jul-2009 External links to: recent economic data (GDP, inflation, unemployment, exchange rates); latest reports, current outlook / projections, government budget, speeches, relevant sites. Related documents: |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Sweden Country Notepdf,111Kb,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 Sweden. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Executive Summary and Assessment and Recommendationspdf,57Kb,English | 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. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Privatisation: the next phaseEnglish | View long abstract 03-Dec-2008 This chapter reviews the significant progress made recently in reducing state involvement in private markets. As financial conditions allow, privatisation should continue along with measures to improve competition and address market failures. |
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: |
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