Structural indicators A critical review

This article reviews and assesses in terms of availability, reliability and transparency, existing policy and outcome indicators that have been found to be linked both directly and indirectly to economic growth and living standards. Indicators aiming at capturing the political and social situation o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Furceri, Davide
Other Authors: Mourougane, Annabelle
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2010
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This article reviews and assesses in terms of availability, reliability and transparency, existing policy and outcome indicators that have been found to be linked both directly and indirectly to economic growth and living standards. Indicators aiming at capturing the political and social situation of countries, as well as governance-related issues, are examined (e.g., political system, political stability, corruption, crime and violence). Topics also include product and labour markets, infrastructure, trade, financial indicators and composite indices of reform
Physical Description:34 p. 16 x 23cm