In addition to the themes featured in every semi-annual edition, this issue also addresses these important questions: -What is the role of information and communication technology in economic growth? - What are the economic implications of the expansion of e-commerce? - How can regulatory reform, in particular in network industries, best improve economic performance? - How has labour market performance evolved in recent years? - Has the increase in the size of financial markets influenced the speed and strength with which monetary policy affect economic activity and inflation?