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International Migration Outlook 2009:Sweden country note

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13-Nov-2009

This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies.

Governments must do more to help most vulnerable amid rising unemployment, urges OECD

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15-May-2009

Governments must urgently adapt their labour market policies to help their most vulnerable citizens in the economic crisis.

High-Level Forum on Sickness, Disability and Work: Addressing Policy Challenges in OECD Countries, 14-15 May 2009

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14-May-2009

A High-Level Forum on Sickness, Disability and Work: Addressing Policy Challenges in OECD Countries will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on 14-15 May 2009.

Sweden’s sickness and disability reforms on track but could be improved, says OECD

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04-Mar-2009

Sweden’s ongoing reforms of its sickness and disability policies are a step in the right direction but more needs to be done if they are to live up to their promise, according to a new OECD report.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Sweden Country Note

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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 Sweden. 

Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Education and youth employment

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03-Dec-2008

The unemployment rate for youth is four times higher than for prime-age adults. This chapter takes an economy-wide perspective and advocates measures in both education and labour market policies.

Economic Survey of Sweden 2008: Taxation and growth: what direction should Sweden take?

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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.

Jobs for Immigrants Vol 1: Update on recent developments for Sweden

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20-Nov-2008

This note provides an update on recent developments for Sweden on the labour market integration of immigrants and their children.

International Migration Outlook 2008: Sweden country note

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10-Sep-2008

This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies.

Video: Angel Gurría accepts the "MDG3 Global Call to Action"

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21-May-2008

On 21/5/08 the Swedish Minister for Development Co-operation Gunilla Carlsson presented MDG3 champion torches to the OECD’s Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, and to the Chair of the DAC, Eckhard Deutscher.

Employment crisis: What can governments do?

Interview with Stefano Scarpetta

Global downturn

Tackling the crisis

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