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Potential economic benefits of integrity and anti-corruption policies seem large. Nevertheless, much of the existing empirical evidence lacks precise and actionable policy indicators that could guide policy makers on tangible improvements of successful reforms. To move the policy analysis...
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This paper calculates new measures of human capital. Contrary to the existing literature, they are based on realistic rates of return to education, which are allowed to vary substantially across countries and to some extent over time. The new measures perform well in regression analysis...
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This paper uses a new measure of human capital that works much better in explaining productivity in OECD countries compared to earlier measures of human capital to investigate the educational policy drivers of human capital. A novel methodology is utilised by interacting educational policies,...
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This paper reviews recent empirical literature on policy drivers of two educational outcomes - years of schooling and rates of return - that form the OECD’s aggregate measure of human capital. The paper sets the literature findings into the context of current educational polices in place in...
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Strong and relevant skills are vital for helping Iceland to adjust to rapidly changing technology and competition in … best use of existing skills. This Working Paper relates to the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of Iceland http://www.oecd.org/economy/iceland-economic-snapshot/ …
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Iceland has been experiencing a tourism boom. The number of tourists visiting annually quadrupled between 2010 and 2016 … worked with the industry to agree on a path forward. Sustaining a nature-based tourism for Iceland will require more … coordinated policy across government and a long-term strategic plan that builds on Iceland's strengths. Protecting the unique …
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Iceland has high living standards, low poverty, high inclusiveness and one of the most sustainable pension systems. It … workers during crises, and on occasion helped fight inflation. Nevertheless, Iceland experiences recurrent bursts of social … tensions and labour unrest that often result in large wage awards, particularly in times of economic boom. Iceland is prone to …
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The NZ economy has performed well over the past few years, having achieved relatively strong GDP and employment growth. However, some constraints to sustaining this momentum beyond the short term are emerging in the fields of skills, housing and urban infrastructure. Skills shortages have risen...
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New Zealand generally performs well in terms of economic and social inclusion. It has high employment rates, and education and health-care systems work well for most. However, some New Zealanders are stuck on low incomes and face material deprivation and multiple barriers to economic and social...
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