Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 14,3 MB
Release : 2020-07-22
Category :
ISBN : 9264913521
Greece’s economy had been expanding by nearly 2% for over three years before the COVID-19 shock. Structural reforms, high primary budget surpluses and debt measures underpinned Greece’s recovery and rising confidence. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, abruptly interrupting the recovery and adding new challenges to raising inclusiveness, competitiveness and growth.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 25,32 MB
Release : 2020-07-31
Category :
ISBN : 9264172688
The COVID-19 outbreak is worsening an already fragile economic outlook. Since 2013, growth has been modest and unemployment has been rising. Policy uncertainty has been the main driver of low confidence and subdued investment. Following a sharp fiscal deterioration in recent years, the crisis also heightened debt sustainability challenges.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2020-10-14
Category :
ISBN : 9264510966
Like many countries, the United Kingdom has been hit severely by the COVID-19 outbreak. A strict lockdown was essential to contain the pandemic but halted activity in many key sectors. While restrictions have eased, the country now faces a prolonged period of disruption to activity and jobs, which risks exacerbating pre-existing weak productivity growth, inequalities, child poverty and regional disparities. On-going measures to prevent a second wave of infections will need to be carefully calibrated to manage the economic impact.
Author : OECD
Publisher : Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,41 MB
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Economic surveys
ISBN : 9789264292512
- Basic statistics of Greece, 2016 (Numbers in parentheses refer to the OECD average) - Executive summary - Assessment and recommendations - Progress in structural reforms - Boosting investment - Generating employment, raising incomes and addressing poverty
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,43 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category :
ISBN : 926449619X
Economic activity has contracted less in Korea than in other OECD countries, thanks to the prompt and effective reaction of the authorities to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to the wide-ranging government support to households and businesses. Nevertheless, the pandemic generates strong headwinds.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2020-09-23
Category :
ISBN : 9264663207
The Israeli economy was performing well before the COVID-19 shock but the pandemic is threatening to reverse some of Israel’s recent economic achievements, raise poverty and exacerbate wide productivity disparities between its vibrant high-tech sector and lagging sheltered sectors. Lockdown measures and high uncertainty have led to a sharp contraction in output and reduced employment.
Author : Oecd
Publisher : Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789264911161
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. Ageing will also pressure health care spending and increase demand for long-term care. Policies to contain costs and reduce fragmentation in the system can help maintain access to quality care. Switzerland is well placed to seize the opportunities offered by new technologies. Addressing the barriers to adoption, improving the availability of information and helping workers adapt will enable firms, individuals and governments to reap the benefits of digitalisation. SPECIAL FEATURE: POLICIES FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 33,84 MB
Release : 2012-04-13
Category :
ISBN : 9264127283
OECD's 2012 Economic Survey of Poland examines recent economic developments, policies, and prospects. It also includes special chapters covering climate change and health care.
Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,76 MB
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1464814414
Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.
Author : Mr. Alvar Kangur
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1513588842
The Greek pension system has been costly, complex, and distortive, which has contributed to Greece’s fiscal problems and discouraged labor force participation. Several attempts to reform the system faltered due to lack of implementation, pushback by vested interests, and court rulings leading to reversals. A series of reforms introduced throughout 2015–17 unified benefit and contribution rules, removed several distortions and reduced fragmentation and costs. If fully implemented throughout the long-term, these reforms can go a long way towards enhancing the pension system affordability. However, reforms faced setbacks and fell short of creating stronger incentives to build long contribution histories, to deliver sustainable growth by improving the fiscal policy mix, and to ensure fairness and equitable burden sharing across generations and interest groups. Policy priorities should aim towards fully implementing the 2015–17 reforms and complementing them with additional reforms to address these remaining objectives.
