The global economy continues to run at low speed and many countries, particularly in Europe, seem unable to overcome the legacies of the crisis. With high unemployment, high inequality and low trust still weighing heavily, it is imperative to swiftly implement reforms that boost demand and employment and raise potential growth.

The Indonesian economy has enjoyed strong and stable growth over the past decade and a half, leading to impressive reductions in poverty and major improvements in living standards. But challenges remain to continue to converge towards higher-income countries, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Indonesia.

The Swedish economy has been among the most resilient in Europe, despite the slow global recovery and high uncertainty, but challenges remain if it is to maintain high growth and well-being and extend prosperity to all, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Sweden.

The global financial crisis and its high economic and social costs have revived academic and policy interest in “early warning indicators” of crises. This paper aims to investigate the performance of vulnerability indicators as advance warning indicators of past severe GDP per capita recessions in Turkey.

Using fiscal levers to escape the low-growth trap

Expansionary fiscal initiatives and maintaining trade openness are needed to push the global economy out of today’s low-growth trap, according to the OECD’s latest Global Economic Outlook.

This paper explores cross-country differences in the design of insolvency regimes and their potential links with two inter-related sources of labour productivity weakness: the survival of "zombie" firms (firms that would typically exit in a competitive market) and capital misallocation.

Financial globalisation has given international capital flows a central role in the functioning of the global economy and has therefore led to considerable economic research over the past 30 years.

This paper analyses how technological progress embodied in capital goods raises productivity and income, while at the same time it can modify the allocation of consumption, investment and the capital stock.

The Norwegian economy is performing well, despite low oil prices. Further reforms will be needed to diversify the economy, improve public spending efficiency and ensure that today’s high levels of income, well-being and equality are passed on to future generations, according to a new report from the OECD.

Markets and commentators are speculating that there may be a sustained pick-up in inflation in the United States, after years of subdued price pressures. Along with continued solid US jobs growth and low unemployment, there are tentative signs of higher wage growth and the fiscal stimulus will also boost short-term growth. Global growth is also getting stronger.

This paper examines an industry whose economic activity uses a natural capital on which its profit also relies.

This paper uses a novel data set of digital technology usage covering 25 industries in 25 European countries over the 2010-16 period to explore the drivers of digital adoption across two broad sets of digital technologies by firms, cloud computing and back or front office integration.

This case study provides an overview of the Brazilian political financing system, including the applicable legislation, categories of political parties and funding, regulation mechanisms and transparency initiatives. It also reviews some of the tools provided to political actors to comply with the legal standards, and draft legislation designed to strengthen and reform the political funding system.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery reaffirms the importance of the independence of prosecutors and judges and is concerned that Brazil’s achievements in fighting corruption may be seriously jeopardised by recent legislative developments.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery is to send a high-level mission to Brasilia as soon as possible in November, to meet with senior officials, to reinforce the message that law enforcement capacity to investigate and prosecute foreign bribery should be preserved in order to ensure that Brazil remains able and committed to meeting its obligations under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery urges Brazil, one of the founding Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention since 1997, to preserve the full capacity and independence of law enforcement authorities to investigate and prosecute foreign bribery and corruption.

A major flooding of the Seine River similar to the flood disaster of 1910 could affect up to 5 million residents in the greater Paris area and cause up to 30 billion euros worth of damage, according to a new OECD report.

OECD Forum on Financing Democracy and Averting Policy Capture

Using fiscal levers to escape the low-growth trap

For the last five years the global economy has been in a low-growth trap, with growth disappointingly low and stuck at around 3 per cent per year. Persistent growth shortfalls have weighed on future output expectations and thereby reduced current spending and potential output gains.

This paper investigates the factors that shape governments’ capacity to collect revenue.

As part of continuing efforts to support market confidence and business integrity, the OECD has launched in Asia a new set of corporate governance principles that were endorsed at the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in September 2015.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria increased to 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 from 7698000 DZD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria averaged 3249412.99 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 and a record low of 541826 DZD Million in 1995. This page provides - Algeria Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex) in Brazil decreased to 2513.40 USD Million in February from 3878.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex in Brazil averaged 1021.72 USD Million from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4768.40 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 52 USD Million in February of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports of - Capital Goods (according to Fu.

Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria decreased to 68.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria averaged 64.83 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.50 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 52 percent in the third quarter of 1999. This page provides - Bulgaria Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Germany decreased to 70.60 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Germany averaged 83.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 70.30 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Poland decreased to 69.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Poland averaged 76.26 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 83.50 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 67.40 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Poland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 8049.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Maldives is equivalent to 64 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Maldives averaged 6544.58 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8049.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 4599.60 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 13611 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Maldives, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 77 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Maldives averaged 11065.70 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13611 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7777.20 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 1418.20 USD Million in 2018. Capital Flows in Maldives averaged -588 USD Million from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -59.50 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of -1418.20 USD Million in 2018. This page provides - Maldives Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 563.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Afghanistan is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Afghanistan averaged 478.53 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 587.60 USD in 2013 and a record low of 330.30 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Afghanistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 1734.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Afghanistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 10 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Afghanistan averaged 1472.31 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1807.80 USD in 2013 and a record low of 1016.20 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Romania decreased to 73.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 74.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Romania averaged 78.40 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.40 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 71 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Romania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Argentina was last recorded at 18282.09 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Argentina, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 103 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Argentina averaged 16138.45 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 19817.45 USD in 2011 and a record low of 11372.82 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Argentina GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Argentina increased to 59.40 percent in February from 56.10 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Argentina averaged 69.57 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.10 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of 48.16 percent in January of 2002. This page provides - Argentina Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Lithuania decreased to 70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 76.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Lithuania averaged 64.80 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.80 percent in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 44.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Lithuania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Qatar was last recorded at 112531.50 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Qatar, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 633 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Qatar averaged 114773.39 USD from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 124024.60 USD in 2011 and a record low of 108287.20 USD in 2000. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Qatar GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Qatar decreased to 71809 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 78618 QAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Qatar averaged 67063.71 QAR Million from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79190 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 53360 QAR Million in the second quarter of 2017. This page provides - Qatar Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Macedonia was last recorded at 5394.30 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Macedonia is equivalent to 43 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Macedonia averaged 3973.77 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5394.30 USD in 2018 and a record low of 3057 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Macedonia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Macedonia decreased to 130242.22 MKD Million in 2018 from 135317.85 MKD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Macedonia averaged 84941.86 MKD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 143495.57 MKD Million in 2016 and a record low of 34716 MKD Million in 2001. This page provides - Macedonia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Mozambique increased to 180258 MZN Million in 2018 from 160318.20 MZN Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Mozambique averaged 114632.95 MZN Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 225550.60 MZN Million in 2014 and a record low of 35600.80 MZN Million in 2004. This page provides - Mozambique Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Slovenia decreased to 71.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Slovenia averaged 80.85 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 68.90 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Slovenia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Solomon Islands was last recorded at 2141.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Solomon Islands, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 12 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Solomon Islands averaged 1992.19 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2399.10 USD in 1995 and a record low of 1539.80 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Solomon Islands GDP Per Capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tunisia increased to 19566 TND Million in 2018 from 18138.70 TND Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tunisia averaged 10073.96 TND Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 19566 TND Million in 2018 and a record low of 2634.80 TND Million in 1990. This page provides - Tunisia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in South Korea increased to 104 points in March from 103.70 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in South Korea averaged 48.54 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.60 points in December of 2016 and a record low of 3.80 points in February of 1971. This page provides - South Korea Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Burkina Faso decreased to 1704.80 XOF Billion in 2018 from 2098.90 XOF Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Burkina Faso averaged 777.54 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2098.90 XOF Billion in 2017 and a record low of 244.50 XOF Billion in 1990. This page provides - Burkina Faso Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso decreased to 32.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 51.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso averaged 59.40 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 29.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Burkina Faso Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Indonesia decreased to 74.09 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 74.41 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Indonesia averaged 73.11 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 62.43 percent in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Indonesia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Cuba was last recorded at 21016.65 US dollars in 2015, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Cuba, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 118 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Cuba averaged 14046.47 USD from 1990 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 21016.65 USD in 2015 and a record low of 9021 USD in 1993. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Cuba Gdp Per Capita Ppp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.