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Federal-State Relations in Australia
Koutsogeorgopulou, Vassiliki; Tuske, Annamaria - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2015
various compromises have somewhat blurred responsibilities in various functional areas or reduced incentives to raise sub … likely to improve outcomes. Federal-state shared responsibilities continue to affect the efficiency of healthcare service … delivery in particular. A clearer delineation of roles in shared functions and possibly a reallocation of responsibilities in …
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of Public Spending in Finland
Hemmings, Philip; Turner, David; Parviainen, Seija - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2003
be addressed. Also it will be important to monitor, and if necessary follow up on, reforms of pensions and early …
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Dividing the Pie in Brazil: Income Distribution, Social Policies and the New Middle Class
Arnold, Jens; Jalles, João - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014
Brazil has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty and inequality. This reduction is explained by strong growth but also by effective social policies. Besides growth, public services and cash transfers have played the biggest role, the latter notably through the successful “Bolsa...
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Making the Labour Market Work Better in Poland
Boulhol, Hervé - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014
Poor labour-market outcomes remain one of Poland’s major structural weaknesses, impeding firms’ competitiveness and the nation’s potential output. Boosting employment prospects is also critical, as the country will soon be ageing at a fast pace. Despite long working hours, labour...
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Income Inequality and Poverty in Colombia - Part 2. The Redistributive Impact of Taxes and Transfers
Joumard, Isabelle; Vélez, Juliana Londoño - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2013
small and dominated by non-redistributive schemes such as contributory pensions. Education coverage has increased steadily … programmes non-redistributifs, en particulier les pensions contributives. Les taux de scolarisation ont augmenté mais la qualité …
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