Public Finance

Two objectives of budgetary policy are an efficient allocation of resources subject to a fair distribution of income and a stable macroeconomic environment. The OECD pursues empirical analysis to underpin budgetary policy recommendations in both these areas.

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Accounting for one-off operations when assessing underlying fiscal positions

06-Oct-2008

Frequent recourse to large one-off operations in a number of OECD countries has undermined the accuracy of cyclically adjusted fiscal balances as a measure of both the sustainability of public finance and the fiscal stance. This paper first provides detailed information on the nature and amount of these one-offs for 9 OECD countries.

OECD Economic Survey of Turkey

17-Jul-2008

Turkey should adopt tougher fiscal rules and reform its labour market to boost its economic performance, according to this new OECD report.

Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Securing fiscal consolidation

25-Jun-2008

The broad consolidation programme has succeeded in cutting the fiscal deficit. It is important to secure the results achieved. Reforms in the public administration and pensions are noteworthy.

Economic Survey of Canada

11-Jun-2008

Canada’s economic performance has been among the best in the OECD as a sound policy framework has enabled the country to take advantage of strong global growth and soaring terms of trade. The economy has adapted well to recent shocks, as labour and capital have shifted rapidly from manufacturing towards the resource and service sectors, with strong net job increases.

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EO 84 to be released 25 November 2008

Issue No. 83