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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Koreapdf,61Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Korea taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Key economic projections by countryEnglish | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance. Also available: |
The Korean G-20 leadership: Assessing the key issues for 2010 - New sources of sustainable and balanced growthEnglish | View long abstract 17-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General A year ahead of Korea chairing the next G20 Summit, Mr. Gurría described in Seoul the “cocktail” of strategy, policies and framework conditions that will enable economies to harness new sources of economic growth, prevent environmental degradation and enhance the quality of life. |
Gurría calls for ‘new generation’ of statistics to reinforce public confidence in governmentEnglish | View long abstract 27-Oct-2009 OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has warned that unless a new generation of statistics is developed to measure social progress and well-being, people may lose confidence in institutions and in the capacity of governments to address their problems. Also available: |
OECD World Forum in Busan to explore new ways to measure and foster progressEnglish | View long abstract 06-Oct-2009 Assessing the progress and failings of our societies requires a far broader set of measures than just economic indicators. Also available: |
Korea - external links to macroeconomic reports and datahtm,6Kb,English | View long abstract 15-Jul-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 ... Related documents: |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Korea Country Notepdf,123Kb,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 Korea. Also available:Related documents: |
Boosting productivity in Korea’s service sectorEnglish | View long abstract 24-Feb-2009 Randall S. Jones Increasing productivity growth in the service sector, which accounts for 67% of employment and 58% of value added in Korea, is essential to sustain high potential growth. Also available:Related documents: |
Sustaining growth in Korea by reforming the labour market and improving the education systemEnglish | View long abstract 24-Feb-2009 Randall S. Jones and Masahiko Tsutsumi The age of retirement of employees should be raised by eliminating mandatory retirement and phasing out the retirement allowance. Active labour market policies should focus on policies to expand human capital rather than wage subsidies. Also available:Related documents: |
Reforming the tax system in Korea to promote economic growth and cope with rapid population ageingEnglish | View long abstract 24-Feb-2009 Randall S. Jones Korea has one of the lowest tax burdens in the OECD area, reflecting its small public sector. However, rapid population ageing will put upward pressure on government spending. Also available:Related documents: |