Economic Policy Reforms 2010
Going for Growth

The world is currently facing the aftermath of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Going for Growth 2010 examines the structural policy measures that have been taken in response to the crisis, evaluates their possible impact on long-term economic growth, and identifies the most imperative reforms needed to strengthen recovery. In addition, it provides a global assessment of policy reforms implemented in OECD member countries over the past five years to boost employment and labour productivity. Reform areas include education systems, product market regulation, agricultural policies, tax and benefit systems, health care and labour market policies. The internationally comparable indicators provided enable countries to assess their economic performance and structural policies in a wide range of areas.
In addition, this issue contains three analytical chapters covering intergenerational social mobility, prudential regulation and competition in banking, and key policy challenges in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa.
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Responding to the Crisis while Protecting Long-term Growth
OECD countries have taken a wide range of measures in response to the crisis, notably in the areas of infrastructure investment, taxes, the labour market, regulatory reforms and trade policy. This chapter assesses the expected effects of these measures on long-run income levels, and examines structural policy challenges to deliver strong and sustainable growth going forward. The main conclusions are that OECD countries have so far avoided major mistakes – in particular concerning trade and labour market policies – but some risks remain. The crisis has in general reinforced the need for structural reforms. These reforms could help to speed up the ongoing recovery, strengthen public finances while protecting long-term growth and, in some cases, contribute to the resolution of global current account imbalances.
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