OECD Economic Surveys: Austria
- Frequency :
- Every 18 months
- ISSN :
- 1999-0189 (online)
- ISSN :
- 1995-3127 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/19990189
OECD’s periodic surveys of the Austrian economy. Each edition surveys the major challenges faced by the country, evaluates the short-term outlook, and makes specific policy recommendations. Special chapters take a more detailed look at specific challenges. Extensive statistical information is included in charts and graphs.
OECD Economic Surveys: Austria 2001
- Publication Date :
- 18 Dec 2001
- Pages :
- 168
- ISBN :
- 9789264195882 (PDF) ; 9789264196698 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/eco_surveys-aut-2001-en
This 2001 edition of OECD's periodic economic review of Austria examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes a special feature on encouraging environmentally sustainable growth.
Table of Contents
Assessment and Recommendations
I. Austria in Line with the International Business Cycle
-Overview
-The Economy Slowed in 2000
-Short-Term Prospects and Risks
II. Fiscal Policy: Consolidation to be Associated with Reform
-The 1999 Budget: Consolidation at a Halt
-The 2000 Budget Outcome: Containing the Deficit
-The 2001 and 2002 Budgets: Towards a Balanced Budget
-Medium-Term Fiscal Plans
-Issues in Public Sector Reform
III. Implementing Structural Reform: Review of Progress
-Progress in Labour Market and Education Reform
-Reforms in the Product Market
-Measures to Improve Entrepreneurship
-Financial Market Developments and Regulation
-Overview and Scope for Further Action
IV. Encouraging Environmentally Sustainable Growth
-The Federal Institutional Structure
-Austria's CO2 Reduction Target under the Kyoto Protocol
-Agriculture and the Environment
-Water Management
-Waste Disposal
-Conclusions and Assessment
Annex: Chronology of Main Economic Events