19-December-2017
English
A highly educated and skilled workforce has been an important driver of productivity performance and prosperity in Belgium.
19-December-2017
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A favourable business environment is crucial to boosting Belgium’s productivity and inclusiveness and to sustain improvements in long-term economic prosperity.
30-April-2015
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Housing conditions in Belgium are among the best in OECD countries according to the Better Life Index, as dwellings are of high quality and large, and housing costs are average.
8-April-2015
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Improving the labour market performance of immigrants requires a two-fold strategy. First, policies specific to migrants need to be enhanced. Second, general reforms to improve the functioning of the economy, desirable in any case, could also have a significant positive impact on immigrants.
1-July-2013
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Belgium has a good record in delivering accessible care, but adaptation to population ageing will be complicated by the fragmentation of responsibilities in the healthcare system and a strong reliance on government regulations.
29-September-2011
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The degradation of the environment due to climate change and pollution can harm living standards and damage growth prospects.
18-December-2009
English
Individual elements in the Belgian tax system affect the growth process through different channels and to a varying degree.
18-December-2009
English
The paper discusses the current state of fiscal relations across levels of government in Belgium and how it has developed over time.
3-December-2009
English
Prices for many goods and services in Belgium are higher than in other countries, reflecting generally weak competitive pressures.
1-August-2001
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This working paper provides a preliminary overview of the main hospital administrative data sets potentially available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden and the United States.