OECD's economic survey of Hungary 2007 assesses the government’s programme to cut the deficit and reform public spending. It also takes an in-depth look at family policies such as childcare provision and parental leave.

OECD's economic survey of Hungary 2007 assesses the government's programme to cut the deficit and reform public spending. It also takes an in-depth look at family policies such as childcare provision and parental leave.

OECD's economic survey of Hungary 2007 assesses the government’s programme to cut the deficit and reform public spending. It also takes an in-depth look at family policies such as childcare provision and parental leave.

OECD's first economic survey of the Indian economy. It opens with a broad overview of economic developments over the past twenty years, showing how India has grown to become the third largest economy in the world. It then examines a series of ...

OECD's economic survey of Hungary 2007 assesses the government’s programme to cut the deficit and reform public spending. It also takes an in-depth look at family policies such as childcare provision and parental leave.

Estonia’s economy continues to perform well, and growing incomes support well-being. However, the expansion has peaked, and growth is set to soften due to weak international demand. Prudent fiscal policy has resulted in low debt, but spending pressures related to meeting infrastructure needs and ageing are mounting. Old age poverty is high and the proposal to allow early withdrawal of pension funds threatens macroeconomic stability and pension adequacy. The gender wage gap is among the highest in the OECD, and inequalities in income and health are considerable, reflecting gaps in the social safety net. The oil-shale sector is highly energy-intensive and is the main culprit behind Estonia’s high greenhouse gas emissions, but reducing dependence on the sector is challenging, as it is an important employer and meets 70% of Estonia’s energy needs.