OECD Economic Surveys : Slovenia 2024 / OECD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Slovenia--Economic conditions.

Slovenia.

Slovenia--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

OECD Economic Surveys

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

The Slovenian economy proved resilient following the energy crisis and devastating floods. Growth is projected to pick up gradually. The labour market remains tight, with widespread labour shortages leading to strong wage growth. Inflation has slowed but remains elevated in services. Fiscal consolidation is needed to rebuild fiscal buffers and address emerging pressures from ageing-related cost, notably on pensions. Productivity growth would benefit from lifting remaining barriers in retail trade and restrictions on professional services. Female labour market participation is high, but the gender wage gap could be reduced further through adjustments in the tax and benefit system. Greater harmonisation of carbon prices, notably the removal of reduced tax rates for fossil fuels, is needed to reach emissions targets. High homeownership rates and a limited rental market, combined with insufficient residential construction, constrain housing options for many, especially the young and vulnerable. Enhancing housing supply can be achieved by streamlining spatial planning and permitting systems, reforming housing taxation, improving rental regulations, expanding access to mortgage finance, and promoting the development of social and affordable housing.

Contents:

Foreword

Executive Summary

1 Amid macroeconomic challenges, policy reforms need to accelerate

2 Macroeconomic developments and policy challenges

Economic prospects weaken amid elevated risks

Tightened financing conditions have raised risks

Challenges to fiscal policy need to be addressed

A more dynamic business environment would lift productivity growth

References

3 Rekindling progress on gender equality

Female labour market participation is high but other gender gaps persist

The gender wage gap is relatively small but persistent

The tax and benefit system discourages equal participation in the labour market

The gender pension gap is small, but adds to the risk of poverty

4 Accelerate the decarbonisation of the economy

Towards more efficient climate change policy

Accelerating the green transition in high-emitting sectors

5 Housing market challenges and policy options

Slovenia's housing market faces structural challenges

Policy options to make housing more efficient, inclusive and sustainable

Tables

Figures

Boxes.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

92-64-41958-6