OECD Economic Surveys.

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OECD's 2014 review of the economy of the Czech Republic examines recent economic developments, prospects and policies. Special chapters cover completing the transition to a competitive domestic economy and strengthening skill use and school-to-work transitions. Table of contents Basic Statiistics of Turkey, 2012 Executive summary Main findings Key recommendations Assessment and recommendations Growth is projected to pick up Figure 1. Turkey has come under global financial market pressure Figure 2. Growth furthers social inclusion but remains volatile Macroeconomic policy to tackle imbalances Figure 3. External vulnerabilities are high and have increased since the global financial crisis Table 1. Macroeconomic indicators and projections Figure 4. Growth driven by domestic demand has led to imbalances. Figure 5. International competitiveness has fluctuated Figure 6. Private saving has declined Monetary policy Figure 7. The monetary policy stance Figure 8. Inflation and inflation expectations are high Figure 9. Gross official reserves Financial market policies Figure 10. Leverage has increased substantially but the banking sector remains robust Fiscal policy Figure 11. The fiscal position is strong Macroeconomic and financial policy recommendations Fostering strong and inclusive growth by promoting structural change in the business sector. Figure 12. Product market regulations hinder competition Figure 13. There is room for trade liberalisation in services Figure 14. Labour market regulations are still among the most rigid in the OECD Figure 15. The business sector is highly segmented Managing the social implications of structural change Figure 16. Social safety nets can be broadened substantially Growth, well-being and environmental sustainability Figure 17. Growth has been quite inclusive during the 2000s Box 1. Developments in income distribution Box 2. Gaps in well-being. Figure 18. Breadwinners' labour market experience continues to vary considerably across groupsFigure 19. Well-being in Turkey in international comparison Environmental policy challenges Figure 20. Greenhouse gas emissions are low but have strongly increased Recommendations to foster strong and inclusive growth by promoting structural change in the business sector Bibliography Annex. Progress in structural reform A. Labour market policies B. Education policies C. Product market and other structural policies Thematic chapters Chapter 1. Reducing macroeconomic imbalances. Introduction Underlying current account pressures persist Figure 1.1. External vulnerabilities are high and have increased since the global financial crisis Figure 1.2. Growth driven by domestic demand has led to imbalances Competitiveness Figure 1.3. Recent competitiveness gains need to be preserved Table 1.1. Revealed comparative advantage in manufacturing Figure 1.4. Participation in global value chains and FDI should be strengthened Saving Figure 1.5. Saving-investment gap Renewable energy and energy efficiency Macroeconomic policy to tackle imbalances.

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