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: 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: Korea 2000


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This 2000 edition of OECD"s periodic review of Korea's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes special features on the tax systems and building a more market-oriented economy.




OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2019


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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 Surveys: France 2021


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The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2001


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This 2001 edition of OECD's periodic review of Korea's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes special features on ageing, restructuring the corporate and financial sectors, and building a more market-oriented economy.




Witness to Transformation


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"Human rights and the protection of refugees is not a concern of left or right, or of the US only; it is an issue of importance to all Koreans, and indeed all countries. Haggard and Noland provide compelling evidence of the ongoing transformation of North Korean society and offer thoughtful proposals as to how the outside world might facilitate peaceful evolution."--Yoon Young-kwan, former Foreign Minister, Rob Moo-byun government --Book Jacket




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2005


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This 2005 Economic Survey of Korea's economy examines key challenges in Korea's shift to a more market-oriented and open economy. In particular, it covers public sector decentralisation, innovation and the education system, enhancing flexibility and ...




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2010


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OECD's periodic review of Korea's economy. This edition includes chapters covering the recovery and short-term outlook, macroeconomic policy, the financisl system, the health care system, and Korea's green growth strategy.




OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2022


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Sound health management and supportive policies helped Korea emerge swiftly from the pandemic. The recovery is set to continue as pandemic-era restrictions on contact-intensive services are shelved, despite the Russia-Ukraine war raising inflation and highlighting the need to increase supply chain resilience.