OECD Economic Surveys: Norway
- Frequency :
- Every 18 months
- ISSN :
- 1999-0383 (online)
- ISSN :
- 1995-3321 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/19990383
OECD’s periodic surveys of the Norwegian 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: Norway 1997
- Publication Date :
- 14 Mar 1997
- Pages :
- 165
- ISBN :
- 9789264149625 (PDF) ; 9789264154377 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/eco_surveys-nor-1997-en
This 1997 edition of OECD's periodic review of Norway's economy includes chapters covering recent developments and short-term prospects, fiscal and monetary policy and structural reform, implementing the OECD Jobs Strategy, and education and training.
Table of Contents
Assessment and recommendations
I. Recent developments and short-term prospects
-Reaching capacity limits
-Continued buoyant oil activity
-Strong non-oil exports
-Sustained household demand
-Robust business investment
-Falling unemployment
-Still subdued inflation
-Rising current account surplus
-Short-term outlook
II. Economic policies
-Overview
-The fiscal stance
-Monetary policy
-Structural reform
III. Implementing the OECD Jobs Strategy
-Introduction
-Labour market and employment performance
-Policy requirements
-Recent policy initiatives
-Assessment and scope for further action
IV. Education and training
-Why human capital is essential for Norway
-The education system in the light of past and planned reforms
-The contribution of continuing education and training
-Looking ahead
Annex: Calendar of main economic events
Statistical annex and structural indicators