OECD Economic Surveys: Switzerland 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: Switzerland 2019
Title OECD Economic Surveys: Switzerland 2019 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 128
Release 2019-11-04
Genre
ISBN 9264748075

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Swiss citizens continue to enjoy high living standards on a range of dimensions. Economic growth has slowed but the healthy labour market is still supporting incomes and consumption. However, risks to the outlook are building. Monetary policy has been very accommodative but low interest rates are adding to financial risks. Fiscal policy is sound and debt low. There is scope to make greater use of available fiscal space. Adapting to population ageing is becoming pressing. This trend, along with digital transformation, will bring new opportunities for the economy and society, but challenges as well. Policies have not kept up with rising life expectancy, particularly the statutory retirement age. Updating the pension system and lowering barriers to working longer would ensure that workers continue to receive adequate incomes during retirement.

OECD Economic Surveys: New Zealand 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: New Zealand 2019
Title OECD Economic Surveys: New Zealand 2019 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 195
Release 2019-06-25
Genre
ISBN 9264883894

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Well-being in New Zealand is generally high, although there is room for improvement in incomes, housing affordability, distribution, water quality and GHG emissions. Economic growth is projected to remain around 21⁄2 per cent. The main risks to the outlook are rising trade restrictions and a housing market correction. Labour market reforms have been initiated to increase wages for the low paid but will need to be implemented cautiously to minimise potential adverse effects. Substantial planned increases in bank capital requirements should reduce the expected costs of financial crises but might reduce economic activity.

OECD Economic Surveys: India 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: India 2019
Title OECD Economic Surveys: India 2019 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 146
Release 2019-12-24
Genre
ISBN 9264823514

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India has been a growth champion in recent years and has succeeded in taming inflation, the current account deficit and non-performing loans. India's participation in the global economy has risen, with outstanding performances in some services, while the largest diaspora in the world is an asset in developing new markets. India has also lifted many millions of people out of poverty and has made access to housing for all a priority. Ambitious structural reforms -- including better targeted household support, financial inclusion initiatives, the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the new approach to federalism and the corporate income tax reform -- have played a key role.

OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019
Title OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 119
Release 2019-12-17
Genre
ISBN 9264531718

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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.

OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 1

OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 1
Title OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 1 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 230
Release 2019-05-21
Genre
ISBN 9264319476

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This issue includes a general assessment, a special chapter on the effects of digitalisation on productivity and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country.

OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 2

OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 2
Title OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 2 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 229
Release 2019-12-10
Genre
ISBN 926457512X

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The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances. Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries.

OECD Economic Surveys: Slovak Republic 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: Slovak Republic 2019
Title OECD Economic Surveys: Slovak Republic 2019 PDF eBook
Author OECD
Publisher OECD Publishing
Pages 168
Release 2019-02-05
Genre
ISBN 926431136X

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The Slovak economy remains strong. Thanks to sustained economic growth, almost 4% on average in the last two decades, living standards have converged towards the OECD average. The economy has benefitted from strong integration into global value chains, but the gains from this integration ...