Economic and structural policy

Economic and structural policy means general government action in pursuit of macroeconomic objectives such as economic growth, employment and price stability.

The Ministry produces key surveys, reports and other material dealing with economic policy objectives and analysing economic policy challenges both in the shorter and longer term.

The ‘Broad Economic Policy Guidelines’ document is compiled at the EU level and contains general economic policy recommendations for the Community and the member states. Member states that have joined the euro area draw up a national ‘Stability Programme’ every year in accordance with the Stability and Growth Pact. The purpose of these national Stability Programmes is to set out short- and medium-term economic policy measures, especially with a view to ensuring stable and sustainable general government finances. In the Lisbon National Reform Programmes, member states also map out their economic and structural policy strategies designed to boost economic growth and employment.

 

 

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