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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Italy

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19-Nov-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for Italy taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Towards better schools and more equal opportunities for learning in Italy

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15-Oct-2009

Romina Boarini

Compulsory school education in Italy produces poor results in terms of 15 year olds’ performance on PISA tests, compared with other OECD countries, despite a relatively high level of expenditure.

Italy - external links to macroeconomic reports and data

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28-Sep-2009

External links to: recent economic data; current interest rates and exchange rates; latest macroeconomic reports; current outlook and projections; government budget information; speeches; relevant si ...

Economic Survey of Italy 2009: Towards better schools and more equal opportunities for learning

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17-Jun-2009

This chapter explores the reasons for poor and unequal performance in Italian secondary education. The chapter outlines the structure of spending and then considers how certain aspects of policy should be better aligned with good practice.

Economic Survey of Italy 2009: Supporting regulatory reform

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17-Jun-2009

Despite the improvement in regulatory indicators, overall productivity performance has improved very little in Italy. This chapter reviews a number of possible structural explanations.

Economic Survey of Italy 2009: Weathering the storm: the financial system in Italy

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17-Jun-2009

Italy is facing strong headwinds from the international financial crisis but so far its banking system has been more resilient than in other countries. This chapter suggests that this reflects a combination of factors.

Economic Survey of Italy 2009: The impact of the crisis and the potential for fiscal stimulus

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17-Jun-2009

Italy is suffering a serious economic recession, which started earlier than elsewhere but has now accelerated following the downturn elsewhere and collapse in world trade.

Economic Survey of Italy 2009

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17-Jun-2009

How is the recession affecting Italy’s fiscal situation? What steps should the government take when the economy recovers? How healthy are Italy’s banks? What regulatory reforms are needed? What about plans for fiscal federalism? How does Italy’s education measure up?

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Italy, 2009

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17-Jun-2009

Italy is facing a difficult period. The economy is in a sharp recession, mainly because of external developments linked to the global financial crisis, and there is great uncertainty about the strength ...

List of Economic Surveys of Italy

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17-Jun-2009

Summary of Economic Surveys: Italy

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Economic Outlook n°86