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demand and supply. Austria taxes labor heavily, and this practice explains in particular the limited labor supply of low …-skilled workers and women. The IMF report highlights that social security contributions and payroll taxes amount to almost 50 percent …
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This paper reviews economic developments in Austria during 1995–96. A review of developments and short-term prospects …. Several estimates of potential output and the output gap in Austria are discussed, together with two macroeconomic scenarios …
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In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country
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Increasing integration to the East has benefited the Austrian economy, but also created vulnerabilities that came to a head with the global financial crisis. The crisis has highlighted old challenges and created new ones that need to be addressed. The banking sector’s return to more normal...
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In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014398617
Austria to identify the scope for sustainable noninflation growth and allow an assessment of the current stance of … macroeconomic policies. The estimates of the cyclical fluctuations in Austria are compared with those of the other countries of the … European Union to provide the basis for an assessment of the relative economic benefits and constraints for Austria in the …
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(CFT) for Austria. The authorities have designed and are implementing a comprehensive AML/CFT system, supported by well …
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The paper presents a report on Austria’s Observance of Standards and Codes for Financial Action Task Force …
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A mix of solid economic policies, wage moderation, and an early orientation toward Eastern Europe explain Austria … have not resulted in sharp wage increases; instead negotiated wages for 2008 are up. Austria’s external position remains …
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The Austrian authorities have been making great efforts since 2003 to enhance the quality of banking supervision and keep up-to-date with banking sector developments. Banks face a reputation risk arising from exposure to money laundering/financing of terrorism risk in both domestic and...
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