France: Selected Issues
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Summary:
This paper presents an overview of the different methodologies that can be used to measure the amount of available slack in an economy. A comparison of these alternatives reveals that the evolution of the Nairu is crucial for understanding recent cyclical developments in the French economy. A comprehensive reform of the personal income tax has been assessed. This paper analyzes the expansion of high-tech activities, and reviews a number of policy issues connected with the development of an information and communication technology-based new economy.
Series:
Country Report No. 2000/148
Subject:
Corporate income tax Income and capital gains taxes Income tax systems Labor productivity Personal income tax Production Productivity Taxes
English
Publication Date:
November 13, 2000
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451813517/1934-7685
Stock No:
1FRAEA0022000
Pages:
53
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