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Availability: Available
Publication date: 14 Feb 2007
Language: English
Pages: 136
Tables: 9
Charts: 41
ISBN: 9789264031982
OECD Code: 102007041E1
Frequency: Every 18 months
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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 addressed are making employment inclusive for both immigrants and natives, and better allocation in the housing market.
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Other languages:
French (Available)
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Superseded by: OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2008 - (Available)
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Other Versions:
Print - Paperback
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Policy brief:
English, French
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Table of contents:
Executive Summary
Assessment and Recommendations
Chapter 1. Key Challenges for the Swedish Economy
-Macroeconomic Performance is Strong
-Impressive Productivity Growth Reflects ICT and Regulatory Reform
-The Expansion is Set to Continue
-Combatting Exclusion is a Key Challenge
-Entrepreneurship is Held Down
-Continued Fiscal Surpluses are Vital to the Long Term
Annex 1.A1. Progress in Structural Reform
Chapter 2. Why Has Inflation Been Persistently Low?
-Inflation Has Been below Target Most of the Time
-The Influence of Increased Competition and Globalisation
-Implications for Monetary Policy
-Conclusion
-Annex 2.A1. The Giavazzi-Mishkin Report
Chapter 3. Making Employment Inclusive - for Immigrants and Natives Alike
-Taxes, Benefits and Work Incentives
-New Policy Initiatives to Make Work Pay
-Integrating Migrants
-Employment Protection contra Labour Force Diversity
-Sickness and Disability
-Conclusion
Annex 3.A1. Taxes, Social Contributions and Benefit Withdrawal, 2006 Rules
Chapter 4. The Housing Market - Better Allocation via Less Regulation
-House Prices and Household Indebtedness
-Structure of the Housing Market
-The Rent Regulation System
-Fiscal Issues
-Planning and Construction
-Conclusion
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