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2006 OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2006 Issue 1

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OECD's twice-yearly assessment of the major economic trends and policies in member countries and selected non-members. This issue covers the outlook to the end of 2007.  Together with a wide range of cross-country statistics, the Outlook provides a unique tool to keep abreast of world economic developments. This issue also contains a special chapter on Future Budget Pressures Arising from Spending on Health and Long-Term Care.

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GDP is already above potential, but growth is set to continue at 3% in 2006 and 2½ per cent in 2007, with all demand components growing solidly. However, with capacity constraints already visible and wage and price inflation set to pick up in due course, domestic firms are likely to lose market share. Expansionary monetary conditions are currently adding stimulus to the already buoyant economy. Hence, fiscal policy should be tighter and it is urgent to increase labour supply both by strengthening work incentives and by making it easier for foreigners to enter sectors like construction.

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