Monetary and Financial Issues

The Economics Department has carried out a number of studies on the conduct and operation of monetary policy in the context of liberalised financial markets and price stability; the role of the exchange rate in monetary policy formulation and the effects of monetary policy on the real economy.

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Economic Survey of Korea 2008

17-Dec-2008

Korea has been hard-hit by the global financial crisis. In addition, it faces a number of medium-term challenges to sustaining growth, notably tax reform, enhancing service sector productivity and reforming the labour market and education system.

Economic Survey of the United States 2008

09-Dec-2008

The US economy is facing a serious financial crisis and is in recession. Measures are being taken to combat the financial crisis and support the economy. Reforms are needed to strengthen financial market regulation and extend health insurance coverage.

Monetary Transmission Mechanism in Central and Eastern Europe: Surveying the Surveyable

09-Dec-2008

This paper surveys recent advances in empirical studies of the monetary transmission mechanism (MTM), with special attention to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Statement by the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, on the Financial Crisis and its Aftermath

23-Sep-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes and supports the systemic rescue plan for financial markets announced by the US Government, which he says will contribute to stabilizing the U.S. and world economies.

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