A Framework for Growth and Social Cohesion in Korea [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentContributor
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentContent Provider
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2011.
Drawing on the OECD's expertise in comparing country experiences and identifying best practices, the Better Policies series tailors the OECD's policy advice to the specific and timely priorities of member and partner countries, focusing on how governments can make reform happen.
Preface 2 Why Is Achieving Social Cohesion Such an Urgent Priority for Korea? 3 -First, sustainable growth is essential for achieving social cohesion... 3 -...but "go social" policies are at least equally important 5 -Increasing social spending 7 -How to finance rising social spending? 7 Employment 12 -The Korean labour market bounced back quickly from the global economic crisis 12 -Promote employment among under-represented groups 12 -Youth employment 14 -Working time 15 -Labour market participation of older workers 15 -Discrimination against non-regular workers 15 -Large share of informal employment 16 -OECD key messages 16 Income Distribution and Poverty 19 -High poverty, especially among the elderly 20 -A small and inefficient redistribution system 21 -High intergenerational earnings mobility 22 -OECD key messages 22 Gender Equity and Fertility: Reconciling Work and Family Life 25 -Workplace culture 26 -Public support for families 27 -OECD key messages 28 Social Protection: Public Pensions, Long‑term Care and Health Care 31 -Public pensions 32 -Long-term care 33 -Health care 33 -OECD key messages 34 Improving Equity in Education 36 -Social disparities emerge early and are exacerbated by intense competition for university 36 -OECD key messages 39 Entrepreneurship, SME Promotion and Micro‑credit Schemes 42 -Policy challenges 43 -OECD key messages 45 How to Finance Rising Social Spending? Reforming the Korean Tax System 48 -The tax burden on workers 49 -Corporate income taxes 51 -OECD key messages 51 Annex 1 54 -Brief overview of Korea's rapid economic development 54
Drawing on the OECD's expertise in comparing country experiences and identifying best practices, the Better Policies series tailors the OECD's policy advice to the specific and timely priorities of member and partner countries, focusing on how governments can make reform happen.
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