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What is the economic outlook for OECD countries? An interim assessmentpdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 02-Sep-2008 Jørgen Elmeskov, OECD acting Chief Economist Interim press conference handout for journalists - September 2008 Related documents: |
Japan's economic challengesEnglish | View long abstract 17-Jul-2008 Randall Jones, OECD Observer n° 268 Japan's recent expansion is now under threat and more reforms are needed, but how? |
FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008English | View long abstract 24-Jun-2008 Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD. Also available: |
Japan - external links to macroeconomic reports and datahtm,8Kb,English | View long abstract 05-Jun-2008 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 ... Related documents: |
OECD Economic Outlook No. 83 - Japanpdf,24Kb,English | View long abstract 04-Jun-2008 Summary of economic developments and projections for Japan taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic survey of Japan 2008: Reforming the labour market to cope with increasing dualism and population ageingEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 Labour market reform is needed to reverse the rising share of non-regular workers, which creates equity and efficiency concerns, and to raise the female participation rate to offset population ageing. |
Economic survey of Japan 2008: Enhancing the productivity of the service sector in JapanEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 To reverse the deceleration in productivity growth in services, Japan should eliminate entry barriers, accelerate regulatory reform, upgrade competition policy and reduce barriers to trade and FDI. |
Economic survey of Japan 2008: Reforming the tax system to promote fiscal sustainability and economic growthEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 Tax reform is a priority to raise revenue needed for fiscal sustainability. In addition, it should promote economic growth, address increasing income inequality and improve the local tax system. |
Economic survey of Japan 2008: Achieving progress on fiscal consolidation by controlling government expendituresEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 Spending cuts, focusing on public investment and the government wage bill, are needed to for fiscal consolidation, along with reforms to limit social spending and boost efficiency in the public sector. |
Economic survey of Japan 2008: Bringing an end to deflation under the new monetary policy frameworkEnglish | View long abstract 07-Apr-2008 Given slower growth and increased economic uncertainty, the central bank should not raise the policy interest rate until inflation is firmly positive and the risk of renewed deflation becomes negligible. |
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