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Iceland: Challenging times for monetary and fiscal policiesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Oct-2009 Andrea De Michelis This paper discusses what policy makers should do in order to restore balance in the Icelandic economy and lay out the foundations for a sustainable recovery. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Iceland 2009: Challenging times for monetary and fiscal policiesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Sep-2009 Inflation performance has been unsatisfactory. By joining the euro area, Iceland would share the benefits of the ECB’s credibility. Substantial fiscal consolidation is required following the financial crisis. |
Improving cost effectiveness in the health care sector in IcelandEnglish | View long abstract 16-Oct-2008 Hannes Suppanz Health outcomes and the quality of health care in Iceland are very good by international comparison, while income related health inequality appears to be smaller than in most other countries. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic survey of Iceland 2008: Strengthening the fiscal frameworkEnglish | View long abstract 28-Feb-2008 With a view to both enhancing spending discipline and economic stability fiscal rules need to be strengthened at both the central and local government levels. |
Economic survey of Iceland 2006: Improving fiscal managementEnglish | View long abstract 09-Aug-2006 Better expenditure control at the central and local government levels would both create room for tax cuts and allow fiscal policy to play a greater role in demand management. |
Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level, 2005: Enabling GlobalisationEnglish | View long abstract 02-May-2005 This year’s OECD Ministerial Council Meeting will be held at OECD Headquarters on 3-4 May 2005 under the chairmanship of Göran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden, with the overarching theme of “Enabling ... Also available:Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Iceland 2005: Macro policies to maintain economic balanceEnglish | View long abstract 15-Feb-2005 This chapter discusses the factors driving the current expansion, the economic outlook and the macroeconomic policy settings in place to maintain economic stability. The recovery from the mild 2002 recession ... |
Controlling public spending in IcelandEnglish | View long abstract 19-Jun-2003 Hannes Suppanz Economics Department Working Paper 360. This paper analyses the main features of Iceland's public expenditure and addresses some key policy issues. While overall public spending is not high compared with ... Also available:Related documents: |
Increasing simplicity, neutrality and sustainability: a basis for tax reform in Icelandpdf,228Kb,English | View long abstract 03-May-2001 Richard Herd and Thorsteinn Thorgeirsson Economics Department working paper 292. By Richard Herd and Thorsteinn Thorgeirsson. This paper analyses the possibilities for reforming the Icelandic tax system. It puts the current tax structure in ... |
Managing across levels of government - country case studiesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Jun-1997 This set of 26 country chapters maps out the evolving distribution of functions, powers, and resources between levels of government, and the debate and pressures behind the changes occurring. Related documents: |
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