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The Medium-Term Fiscal Framework in Swedenpdf,131Kb,English | View long abstract 10-Aug-2009 Since 1997, a medium-term fiscal framework has been applied to virtually all aspects of budget preparation in Sweden. The longer three-year horizon has enabled better fiscal discipline through the use ... Related documents: |
Performance Budgeting in Swedenpdf,132Kb,English | View long abstract 29-Jul-2009 Management by performance began in Sweden’s public administration in the late 1980s, both as a tool for the government’s budget process and as a way for the government to control its agencies. This article ... Related documents: |
Senior budget official country reviews of budgeting systemsEnglish | View long abstract 09-Dec-2008 The objective of senior budget official country reviews is to provide a comprehensive overview of the budget process in the country under examination, to evaluate national experiences in the light of international best practice and to provide specific policy recommendations. Also available: |
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: 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: 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. |
Performance Budgeting in OECD CountriesEnglish | View long abstract 12-Nov-2007 Teresa Curristine This book reviews the experiences of eight OECD countries which have developed and used performance information in the budget process over the past ten years. The book offers guidelines and recommendations on adapting budget systems to promote the use of performance information. Also available: |
The Swedish housing market – better allocation via less regulationEnglish | View long abstract 20-Jun-2007 Felix Hüfner and Jens Lundsgaard This paper presents a review of the recent steps to abolish real estate taxes and also proposes comprehensive reform of regulations in the rental housing sector. Economics Department Working Paper 559. Also available:Related documents: |
Trends in Severe Disability Among Elderly People (Health Working Paper No. 26)pdf,615Kb,English | View long abstract 30-Mar-2007 Gaétan Lafortune, Gaëlle Balestat As the number and share of the population aged 65 and over will continue to grow steadily in OECD countries over the next decades, improvements in the functional status of elderly people could help mitigate the rise in the demand for, and hence expenditure on, long-term care. Also available: |