OECD Economic Surveys: Switzerland
- Frequency :
- Every 18 months
- ISSN :
- 1999-0464 (online)
- ISSN :
- 1995-3402 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/19990464
OECD’s periodic surveys of the Swiss 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: Switzerland 2000
- Publication Date :
- 14 Dec 2000
- Pages :
- 192
- ISBN :
- 9789264177260 (PDF) ; 9789264175266 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/eco_surveys-che-2000-en
This 2000 edition of OECD's periodic review of the Swiss economy includes special features on progress in structural reform and on the challenge of an ageing population.
Table of Contents
Assessment and Recommendations
I. Recent Trends and Short-Term Prospects
-An improving macroeconomic performance
-A large and increasing currrent external surplus
-Rapidly falling unemployment
-Stable prices and wages
-The outlook to 2002
II. Monetary and Fiscal Policies
-Monetary policy
-Fiscal policy
III. Progress in Structural Reform
-Backbround
-Product market competition
-Labour market flexibility
-Assessment
IV. Ageing: The Swiss Case
-Introduction
-The challenge of an ageing population
-Institutional arrangements for supporting the elderly
-Economic and financial implications of the existing network
-Assessment and agenda for reform
Annex I. Population projections, the system of retirement income, and incentives to retire
Annex II. Invalidity and early retirement
Annex III. The second-tier pension system
Annex IV. The Swiss health care system: problems and possible reforms
Annex V. Calendar of main economic events