OECD economic surveys
Subtitle: Italy
Series: OECD economic surveys -- v. 2007/12 (June 2007)
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9789264033245; 9789264033252
Subjects: Economic conditions; Economic policy; Economic history
Other titles: Italy
Description: This edition of OECD's periodic review of Italy's economy finds a welcome economic recovery under way with improvements in export and labour market performance. But medium-term prospects remain challenging: total factor productivity shows little signs of resurgence, highpublic indebtedness threatens fiscal sustainability and population ageing looms large. Without further reforms to restore economic dynamism, living standards will be dragged down relative to other countries. This survey discusses policies undertaken by the government to address these challenges, notably to boost competition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Table of contents; Basic statistics of Italy; Executive summary; Assessment and recommendations; Chapter 1. Italy's key challenges; Chapter 2. Enhancing competition and productivity in services; Chapter 3. Achieving fiscal sustainability; Chapter 4. Making federalism work