OECD economic surveys : Iceland

OECD economic surveys Iceland

OECD's periodic survey of the Icelandic economy. This edition examines the major economic challenges faced by Iceland in 2008, in particular a more effective monetary policy, strengthening the fiscal framework, and improving cost-effectiveness in the health care sector.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Staff (corporate author)
Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Staff Corporate Author (corporate author), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD 2008.
Series:OECD Economic Surveys
Subjects:
Iceland > Economic conditions.
Iceland > Economic policy.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009705312306719
Table of Contents:
  • Table of contents; Executive summary; Assessment and recommendations; Chapter 1. Challenges facing the Icelandic economy; Longer-term economic performance; The economic situation; Near-term prospects and risks; Immediate policy requirements; Longer-term challenges; Annex 1.A1. Progress in structural reform; Chapter 2. Towards a more effective monetary policy; Implementation and communication of monetary policy; Effectiveness: is monetary policy impotent?; Fine-tuning the framework; Concluding remarks; Bibliography; Chapter 3. Strengthening the fiscal framework; A sound fiscal position
  • What is the role for discretionary fiscal policy?The fiscal framework; Bibliography; Chapter 4. Improving cost-effectiveness in the health-care sector; Overview of the health-care system; Outcomes by international comparison; Costs and financing; Spending efficiency; Government policies; Concluding remarks; Bibliography

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