The Austrian standard VAT rate is 20.0%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Austria was 18% in 1983. It changed to the current level in 1984. Austria applies reduced VAT rates of 10% and 13% to a number of goods and services as well as one specific regional rates.

Housing Index in Uruguay increased to 273.05 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2013 from 217.47 Index Points in the second quarter of 2013. Housing Index in Uruguay averaged 140.18 Index Points from 1991 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 273.05 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 43.35 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2003. In Uruguay, Housing Index is measured by the Index of New Housing Construction Volume with the base value of 100 in 1990. This page provides - Uruguay New Housing Construction Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

G20 finance ministers have agreed new principles on financial consumer protection developed by the OECD. “Without consumer trust and confidence we could jeopardise the basis for global economic recovery and growth,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

This conference in Moscow explored strategies for developing financial literacy and capability and building effective consumer protection systems.

The financial crisis has shown that many people need to have a better understanding of the financial issues in order to make informed decisions on matters such as savings, investments, pensions and credit, according to a report to be presented to G20 leaders in Saint Petersburg this week.

This event addressed cutting-edge policy issues and research ideas to advance consumer protection globally. Discussions will focus on mobile, online and digital payment systems; behavioural and decision-making insights; and, frameworks for treating consumers fairly.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental for inclusive growth and jobs, but they need to broaden their sources of finance in order to reduce their vulnerability to volatile credit market developments, according to two new OECD reports.

4-5 February 2016 - Mumbai, India‌‌: This seminar addressed emerging frameworks for financial consumer protection across Asia; financial markets and better outcomes for consumers; improving policy by analysing consumer complaints data; technology and alternative delivery channels and promoting financial consumer protection, inclusion and investor education.

This paper looks at the application of behavioural economics in the area of financial consumer protection and how numerous governments are testing and implementing its application for policies promoting financial consumer protection. It highlights the opportunity for behavioural economics to help provide cost-efficient ways of making policy more effective at promoting positive outcomes for consumers.

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios.

This report discusses the implications of the digitalisation of finance for financial education and relevant consumer protection issues and provides an overview of digital financial services around the world.

‌07/09/2017 - Flooding is one of the most common, wide-reaching and destructive natural perils, affecting on average about 250 million people around the world each year. OECD work on the financial management of flood risk has identified a number of ways that policy makers can improve the way they manage the financial implications of floods.

Hanoi, Vietnam, 3-4 October 2017. This conference provided a forum to discuss best practices on developing financial education and consumer protection in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.

Although financial inclusion levels have improved in all Southeast Asian countries in recent years, levels remain relatively low in some countries. This report evaluates current levels of financial inclusion and financial literacy in Southeast Asia and describes the policies and programmes developed to support financial inclusion, education and consumer protection.

The increasingly digital environment for financial products and services and the potential for digitalisation to support greater financial inclusion and inclusive growth, makes effective financial consumer protection more important than ever. This policy guidance focuses on areas related to the role of oversight bodies and disclosure and transparency.

21/11/2018 - The OECD is currently updating its 1977 Recommendation on Consumer Protection in the field of Consumer Credit to ensure that it remains the relevant international standard. The draft text is available for public comment until 21 December 2018.

26-27 November 2018, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. The conference will provide a forum to discuss best practices on developing financial education and consumer protection in supporting financial inclusion in Lao P.D.R and other Southeast Asian countries.

Consumer Spending in Nepal increased to 689298 Million Rupees in 2018 from 647090 Million Rupees in 2017. Consumer Spending in Nepal averaged 499527.16 Million Rupees from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 689298 Million Rupees in 2018 and a record low of 348989 Million Rupees in 2000. This page provides - Nepal Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Nepal increased to 950033 Million Rupees in 2018 from 887455 Million Rupees in 2017. GDP Constant Prices in Nepal averaged 642437.07 Million Rupees from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 950033 Million Rupees in 2018 and a record low of 442048.99 Million Rupees in 2001. This page provides - Nepal Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Nepal increased to 55121 NPR Million in 2018 from 50595 NPR Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Nepal averaged 36923.28 NPR Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 55121 NPR Million in 2018 and a record low of 27225.05 NPR Million in 2001. This page provides - Nepal Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Rwanda increased to 137 points in March from 134.52 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Rwanda averaged 103.53 points from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 137 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 79.84 points in February of 2009. This page provides - Rwanda Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This publication provides detailed country notes on Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax (VAT/GST) and excise duty rates in OECD member countries.

The Belgian standard VAT rate is 21.0%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Belgium was 20.5% in 1995. It changed to the current level in 1996. Belgium applies reduced VAT rates of 0%, 6% and 12% to a number of goods and services.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Brunei increased to 99.20 points in November from 99.10 points in October of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Brunei averaged 99.34 points from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.70 points in December of 2015 and a record low of 98.40 points in June of 2019. This page provides - Brunei Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Malawi increased to 1501049.40 MWK Million in 2019 from 1430022.80 MWK Million in 2018. GDP Constant Prices in Malawi averaged 1039590.41 MWK Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1501049.40 MWK Million in 2019 and a record low of 636429.74 MWK Million in 2002. This page provides - Malawi Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In several OECD countries, ongoing fiscal consolidation might have a negative impact on the static income distribution. However, this conclusion should be treated only as an approximate first step in the analysis.

This paper discusses the pros and cons of a single labour contract. After reviewing the current state of dualism in labour markets and the recent labour reforms in Europe, we discuss the various proposals to eliminate dualism.

This study proposes a structured approach to selecting instruments of fiscal consolidation that are consistent with growth, equity and global-rebalancing objectives, which is then illustrated with a particular application.

La OCDE acoge el plan de Chile para mejorar la metodología de cálculo de su Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC).

Finland’s population is set to age rapidly in the coming decades. This will put pressure on public finances, while shrinking labour resources. Nonetheless, solutions exist to alleviate those pressures. Adjusting the pension age in line with the rise in life expectancy would reduce pension costs and increase older workers’ employment, provided it is accompanied by the removal of the pathways to early retirement.

This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range.

This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range.

House prices have increased significantly in Canada over the past decade, driving household debt and residential construction activity to historical highs.

As other high-income countries, Spain has experienced competitive pressures from China and other emerging economies that have resulted in a loss of global market share.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental for inclusive growth and jobs, but they need to broaden their sources of finance in order to reduce their vulnerability to volatile credit market developments, according to two new OECD reports.

Austria has a model of "separate gender roles" in work, family and life arrangements which persists despite efforts to better balance these roles.

Indonesia has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past two decades, benefiting from strong growth that has lifted millions out of poverty and allowed important progress in areas such as health and education. But low levels of public spending and tax revenue are undermining the quality of social services and exacerbating infrastructure gaps, according to the OECD.

OECD annual inflation picks up to 1.4% in October 2016, driven by energy prices

Rising energy prices push OECD annual inflation to 1.8% in December 2016

Despite an improvement in overall macroeconomic performance in Costa Rica, income inequality has risen and is currently at its maximum historical value.

Sharp rise in energy prices pushes OECD annual inflation up to 2.3% in January 2017

OECD annual inflation slows to 2.3% in March 2017, driven by energy prices

OECD annual inflation nudges up to 2.4% in April 2017

OECD annual inflation slows to 1.9% in June 2017, driven by energy prices

OECD annual inflation nudges up to 2.0% in July 2017

OECD annual inflation picks up to 2.2% in August 2017, driven by food and energy prices

OECD annual inflation nudges up to 2.3% in September 2017

This paper focusses on the link between urbanisation and consumption behaviour in China.

OECD annual inflation down to 2.2% in October 2017, as energy price inflation slows

OECD annual inflation picks up to 2.4% in November 2017