The personal tax system has a large influence on incentives to work, save and invest and hence growth. At the same time it is a key policy lever for income redistribution.

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.

In 2016 the Polish government introduced a large new child benefit, called “Family 500+”, with the aim to increase fertility from a low level and reduce child poverty. The benefit is universal for the second and every further child and means-tested for the first child. It more than doubles fiscal support for families, making Poland one of the top spenders in the EU concerning cash transfers for families.

Policy choices made today can have important positive effects on future living standards, according to new long-term economic scenarios released by the OECD.

This paper investigates the effect of structural characteristics on debt limits of middle income countries.

The paper examines the possible design and macroeconomic stabilisation properties of a euro area unemployment benefits re-insurance scheme using annual historical data from 2000 to 2016.

Today, the OECD launched the Portuguese version of its Better Life Index in Brazil with football legend Pelé. The Portuguese version is the site’s 6th language edition, enabling the OECD to reach over 240 million Portuguese speakers across the globe.

Greater use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can help Spain unlock governmental efficiencies and help prepare the country for future economic growth, according to a new study from the OECD.

Intergovernmental fiscal frameworks usually reflect fundamental societal choices and history and are not foremost geared towards achieving economic policy objectives. Yet, like most institutional arrangements, fiscal relations affect the behaviour of firms, households and governments and thereby economic activity.

This workshop served to discuss how benchmarking and measuring regulatory performance can help advance a regulatory policy at the sub-national level.

Japanese users of the Better Life Index (BLI) worry most about safety, Australians seek work-life balance, Latin Americans strive for better education, and Danes want to be happy – user feedback shows as the Index marks its third birthday.

The world is experiencing a wave of urbanisation that has the potential to greatly benefit residents, countries and the planet at large. This report analyses the secrets of successful cities and the policies that contribute to their success.

The objective of this paper is to calculate endogenous government debt limits given the markets assessment of the probability to default.

Chile has improved its regulatory policy in recent years, but could see benefits from further measures and a comprehensive effort to improve the way it prepares and issues new laws and regulations, according to a new OECD report.

Chile has established itself as a regional leader and has been rapidly closing the gap with other OECD countries in the field of digital government.

Mexico has become a frontrunner in a short time in making government data publicly accessible, but it now needs to put this wealth of digital information to use to foster innovation and benefit the Mexican economy and society, according to a new OECD report.

Behavioural economics incorporates behavioural, social and cognitive dimensions into economic thinking, and its practice has grown as economists strive to improve their models, forecasts and policies. Today it is making a measurable difference in policy effectiveness around the world.

Have you ever used your smartphone to hail a taxi? Order in lunch? Or to find the help you need, whether from a cleaner or a childminder? If you have, then like millions of people, you probably did so via digital platforms. Every day people are connecting online, whether to use or provide myriad services.

Corporate Profits in Czech Republic increased to 323281 CZK Million in 2017 from 308944 CZK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Czech Republic averaged 197864.92 CZK Million from 1997 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 328392 CZK Million in 2015 and a record low of -2717.06 CZK Million in 1997. This page provides - Czech Republic Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Denmark increased to 282297 DKK Million in 2017 from 269838 DKK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Denmark averaged 169636.07 DKK Million from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 282297 DKK Million in 2017 and a record low of 45386 DKK Million in 1996. In Denmark, Corporate Profits represents the level of profit or loss in the business accounts sector covering construction and retail trade from 1994 at enterprise level (i.e. for legal units, such as corporations and sole traders) and at establishment (workplace) level from 1995. Manufacturing Industries were then included in the coverage from 1995, wholesale trade from 1998, and the remaining part of the service industries from 1999. This page provides - Denmark Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom decreased to 113724 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 114104 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom averaged 36869.28 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115312 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1024 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Germany increased to 179.67 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 174.78 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Germany averaged 136.82 EUR Billion from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 188.02 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 92.45 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Canada decreased to 88863 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 91041 CAD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Canada averaged 36040.09 CAD Million from 1988 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 97553 CAD Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -758 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 1992. This page provides - Canada Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Australia decreased to 94066 AUD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97430 AUD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Australia averaged 46897.81 AUD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 98032 AUD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 12032 AUD Million in the first quarter of 1995. In Australia, corporate profits refers to the net operating profit or loss before income tax and extraordinary items and is net of capital profits or losses arising from the sale of businesses' own capital goods and dividends received. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Japan increased to 18575.90 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17323.17 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Japan averaged 6562.86 JPY Billion from 1954 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26401.12 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.24 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 1954. Corporate profits in Japan refer to the level of ordinary profits reported by all incorporated businesses in Japan except for Finance and Insurance sector. Ordinary profits are calculated as operating profits plus non-operating revenues less non-operating expenses. This page provides - Japan Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in the United States increased to 1868.66 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2019 from 1857.53 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in the United States averaged 494.46 USD Billion from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1873.90 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 14.67 USD Billion in the first quarter of 1951. Corporate profits represents the portion of the total income earned from current production that is accounted for by U.S. corporations. It is one of the most closely watched U.S. economic indicators, as it provides a summary measure of corporate financial health and thus serves as an essential indicator of economic performance. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in China increased to 781450 CNY Million in March from 410700 CNY Million in February of 2020. Corporate Profits in China averaged 1709740.30 CNY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7518710 CNY Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 1617 CNY Million in February of 1998. In China, corporate profits refer to total profits of all state-owned industrial enterprises and non-state-owned industrial enterprises with the annual sales revenue above 5 million yuan. This page provides - China Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Poland increased to 169652.90 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 133466.20 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Poland averaged 65927.95 PLN Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 169652.90 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 8747 PLN Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Poland Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Argentina decreased to 557.66 SQ. METRE THO in February from 629.58 SQ. METRE THO in January of 2020. Housing Index in Argentina averaged 605.79 SQ. METRE THO from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1119.25 SQ. METRE THO in December of 2007 and a record low of 127.13 SQ. METRE THO in January of 2002. In Argentina, the Housing Index is measured by surface area registered for private construction. This page provides - Argentina Permits for Floor Space - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Russia increased to 1847.40 RUB Billion in February from 1238.70 RUB Billion in January of 2020. Corporate Profits in Russia averaged 5001.74 RUB Billion from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15758.40 RUB Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of -224 RUB Billion in January of 2015. Corporate Profits in Russia is balanced financial result (profit minus loss) of organizations, excluding small businesses, banks, insurance companies and budgetary institutions. Corporate Profits is cumulative value. This page provides - Russia Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports Intra Eu - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, Medical Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 37.06 GBP Million in February from 36.48 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, in the United Kingdom averaged 312.09 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44904.10 GBP Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 5.21 GBP Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Frui.

Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables in Singapore increased to 33.41 SGD Million in March from 33.14 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables in Singapore averaged 30.60 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.21 SGD Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 18.22 SGD Million in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables.

Cash Reserve Ratio in Brazil remained unchanged at 21 percent in April from 21 percent in March of 2020. Cash Reserve Ratio in Brazil averaged 50.70 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 100 percent in July of 1994 and a record low of 21 percent in December of 2018. This page provides - Brazil Cash Reserve Ratio- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Airbus, Units in France decreased to 15 in March from 26 in February of 2020. Exports of Airbus, Units in France averaged 19.23 from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64 in December of 2016 and a record low of 3 in February of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports of Airbus, Units.

Building Permits in Portugal decreased to 1762 in November from 2386 in October of 2019. Building Permits in Portugal averaged 2043.14 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4835 in January of 2007 and a record low of 1051 in August of 2015. In Portugal, a building permit refers to the authorization granted by local councils under the provisions of specific legislation, for the execution of works (including new construction, enlargements, conversions, refurbishments and demolition of buildings). This page provides the latest reported value for - Portugal Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Qatar decreased to 673 in November from 954 in October of 2019. Building Permits in Qatar averaged 565.41 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 954 in October of 2019 and a record low of 42 in August of 2013. This page provides - Qatar Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Bulgaria decreased to 1512 Units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1630 Units in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Bulgaria averaged 1566.63 Units from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3110 Units in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 764 Units in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Bulgaria Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Sweden decreased to 11149 Units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11155 Units in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Sweden averaged 8698.02 Units from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23532 Units in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1735 Units in the first quarter of 1997. In Sweden, Building Permits for New Construction presents the number of building permits and dwellings for new construction of residential buildings, holiday homes and premises. The statistics include all new building projects that require building permits and show actual building by building types, etc. This page provides - Sweden Building Permits for New Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Luxembourg decreased to 302 in September from 392 in August of 2019. Building Permits in Luxembourg averaged 341.26 from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1383 in December of 2014 and a record low of 58 in August of 2002. This page provides - Luxembourg Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Israel increased to 5098 in December from 4204 in November of 2019. Building Permits in Israel averaged 3656.59 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7578 in January of 1995 and a record low of 1436 in February of 2004. In Israel, building permits refer to the total building permits issued by private construction sector. This page provides - Israel Residential Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Turkey increased to 68916 in December from 42496 in November of 2019. Building Permits in Turkey averaged 55095.58 from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 326512 in September of 2017 and a record low of 4815 in January of 2002. In Turkey, building permit refer to a certificate which must be issued for the buildings/dwellings to be constructed. This page provides - Turkey Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Ireland decreased to 1598 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1922 in the third quarter of 2019. Building Permits in Ireland averaged 3104.31 from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7563 in the second quarter of 2004 and a record low of 751 in the fourth quarter of 2013. In Ireland, Building Permits is measured by the number of planning permissions granted for new dwellings. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Germany decreased to 24464 in January from 36606 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Germany averaged 19710.80 from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36606 in December of 2019 and a record low of 9738 in January of 2009. This page provides - Germany Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in France decreased to 35000 in January from 45800 in December of 2019. Building Permits in France averaged 38296.27 from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56500 in October of 2006 and a record low of 24300 in August of 2014. This page provides - France Housing Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Greece decreased to 1339 in January from 1799 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Greece averaged 3639.08 from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16522 in December of 2005 and a record low of 692 in January of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Macedonia decreased to 248 in February from 264 in January of 2020. Building Permits in Macedonia averaged 245.52 from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 400 in October of 2017 and a record low of 121 in September of 2013. This page provides - Macedonia Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Finland decreased to 1693 in January from 2516 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Finland averaged 2853.10 from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7238 in June of 2017 and a record low of 645 in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Netherlands increased to 4393 in February from 3790 in January of 2020. Building Permits in Netherlands averaged 6063.33 from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14379 in December of 2004 and a record low of 1607 in June of 2013. This page provides - Netherlands Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Czech Republic decreased to 6353 units in February from 6894 units in January of 2020. Building Permits in Czech Republic averaged 9702.42 units from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18905 units in September of 1999 and a record low of 5119 units in January of 2014. This page provides - Czech Republic Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in the United States decreased to 1353 Thousand in March from 1452 Thousand in February of 2020. Building Permits in the United States averaged 1356.26 Thousand from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2419 Thousand in December of 1972 and a record low of 513 Thousand in March of 2009. Building Permits refer to the approvals given by a local jurisdictions before the construction of a new or existing building can legally occur. Not all areas of the United States require a permit for construction. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.