Economic Policy Reforms 2019
Going for Growth
The Going for Growth report, updated biennially, looks at structural reforms in policy areas that have been identified as priorities to boost incomes in OECD countries and selected non-OECD economies (Argentina, Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and South Africa). The selection of priorities and monitoring of reform actions are supported by internationally comparable indicators that enable countries to assess their economic performance and structural policies in a wide range of areas. In addition to detailed policy recommendations to address the priorities, as well as a follow-up on actions taken in the recent years, the report includes individual country notes and, since 2017, a focus on inclusive growth. The 2019 report also includes a special chapter on reform packages that boost growth while ensuring environmental sustainability, a new extension of the Going for Growth framework.
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Italy
Italy’s GDP is recovering slowly and output per capita remains about 70% of the upper half of OECD countries. Rising activity has increased employment but most of the new jobs are temporary. Labour force participation has converged towards OECD average, but this is slowing the decline in unemployment. Still, unemployment remains high especially among younger workers. Private investment is expanding solidly, supported by tax incentives and reviving bank lending.
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