OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2004


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This 2004 edition of OECD's periodic review of Sweden's economy includes special features on living standards and the welfare state; competition and economic performance, harnessing resources more effectively, public finances, and sustainable development.




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2020


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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.




OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2005


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OECD's 2005 Survey of the Swedish economy. This issue's special feature covers improving quality and value for money in healthcare.




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2018


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Economic growth picked up in 2017, but reforms are needed to sustain Korea's convergence toward the income levels in the most advanced countries. Its labour productivity is 46% below the top half of OECD countries, reflecting problems in the service sector. In addition, productivity in small ...




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 2017


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After a good performance until 2016, growth slowed in the first half of 2017. The unemployment rate has fallen to below 4.5%, but real wages are in a downward trend. Planned Brexit has raised uncertainty and dented business investment. Negotiating the closest possible EU-UK economic relationship...




OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2007


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In this 2007 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Sweden's economy, OECD finds strong macroeconomic performance and impressive productivity growth coupled with persistently low inflation. The expansion is set to continue. Among the challenges ...




OECD Economic Surveys: Finland 2004


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In this 2004 review of the Finnish economy, OECD finds that Finland’s recent strong performance is threatened by population ageing and falling productivity and prices in the ICT sector. This edition’s special feature suggests fiscal measures to counter budgetary pressures of the ageing population.




OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2019


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The Swedish economy is growing steadily, but the expansion has peaked and global uncertainties weigh on the outlook. Monetary and fiscal stimulus has supported the recovery, but is being gradually withdrawn as the economy operates close to full capacity. Strong public finances provide space for fiscal loosening in the case of a downturn, especially as low interest rates reduce monetary policy margins. Beyond a strong economy, Sweden enjoys high well-being, low inequality and strong environmental performance.







OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2011


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This 2011 edition of OECD's periodic survey of the Swedish economy includes chapters covering consolidating the recovery, monetary policy and the financial system, limiting long-term unemployment and non-participation, and enhancing the ...