Policy Issue
Government to Promote Job Creation by Seeking a Social Economy
Oct 2017
Policy Issue I: Government to promote job creation by seeking a social economy
The administration’s job creation package was unveiled at the 3rd meeting of Presidential Committee on Job Creation held on October 18, which contains ways to create quality jobs by promoting a social economy.
Policy Issue II: Plans to curb household debt
The government announced plans to manage household debt, which focuses not only on reducing financial risks and improving macroeconomic soundness, but also on boosting household income and raising their repayment ability.
* For further details, please refer to the attached file.
The administration’s job creation package was unveiled at the 3rd meeting of Presidential Committee on Job Creation held on October 18, which contains ways to create quality jobs by promoting a social economy.
Policy Issue II: Plans to curb household debt
The government announced plans to manage household debt, which focuses not only on reducing financial risks and improving macroeconomic soundness, but also on boosting household income and raising their repayment ability.
* For further details, please refer to the attached file.
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