OECD Economic Surveys: Portugal
- Frequency :
- Every 18 months
- ISSN :
- 1999-0405 (online)
- ISSN :
- 1995-3348 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/19990405
OECD’s periodic surveys of the Portuguese 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: Portugal 1996
- Publication Date :
- 01 Jan 1996
- ISBN :
- 9789264166516 (PDF) ; 9789264149274 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/eco_surveys-prt-1996-en
Table of Contents
Introduction
I. Recent Developments and Prospects
-A setback to the recovery
-Continued labour shedding and higher unemployment
-Disinflation continues
-The external sector
-Short-term outlook
II. Macroeconomic Policy
-Monetary and exchange rate policy
-Fiscal policy
III. Reform of the Social Security System
-Main features of the social security system
-Benefits and contributions
-The case for reform
-Assessment and agenda for reform
IV. Implementing the OECD Jobs Strategy
-Introduction
-Labour market and employment performance
-Policy requirements
-Recent policy actions
-Assessment and scope for further action
V. Conclusions
Notes
Annexes
-I. Major privatisations
-II. Calendar of main economic events
Statistical annex and structural indicators