The Magical Amulet Bag by Sigrid Wynne-Evans
The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg has, in the space of a few decades, successfully brought about a profound change in its economy, moving from a productive system based essentially on the steel industry to an economy based on the financial sector. This restructuring, making the Grand-Duchy the leading OECD country in terms of per capita income, has involved extensive use of foreign labour in various sectors, and especially the financial sector. 39.5% of Luxembourg's inhabitants are foreign (the highest percentage among OECD member countries), and more than 130,000 foreigners cross the border to work in Luxembourg every day. These steadily growing flows pose some serious problems in terms of transport infrastructure, the environment, and housing, particularly since the high price of land, especially in the capital region, is also prompting some residents to become commuters. How can these flows be better managed so as to ensure sustainable economic development? How can these strategic changes be made in co-operation with neighbouring countries in the context of the Greater Region by combining the national interests of the Grand-Duchy with the aspirations of the neighbouring regions of three other countries? Can the ambitious strategies that Luxembourg has adopted - in particular by significantly developing public transportation and new housing - meet expectations without more active support from its partners? Finally, can regional reform, through its direct links with territorial development, contribute to a more balanced distribution of activities? The Territorial Review of Luxembourg is part of a broader programme of national territorial reviews undertaken by the OECD's Territorial Development Policy Committee. The general purpose of the series is to recommend practical courses of action to national governments. The countries most recently reviewed have been Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, and Switzerland.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780964836013 |
| ISBN 10 | 0964836017 |
| Title | The Magical Amulet Bag |
| Author | Wynne-Evans Sigrid |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | S. Wynne-Evans |
| Year published | 1996-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 62 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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