Greater international integration has modified the transmission channels and the impact that external shocks have on domestic economies via increased trade openness and exposure to global financial developments.

Stronger cross-border economic and financial integration implies that macroeconomic shocks in one country are increasingly likely to spill over into other economies.

A moderate expansion is underway in most major advanced and emerging economies, but growth remains weak in the euro area, which runs the risk of prolonged stagnation if further steps are not taken to boost demand, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment.

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.

The aim of this workshop was to present recent developments in implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment in the Czech Republic as well as to enable an exposure to different approaches in some leading OECD countries.

In many OECD countries debt has soared to levels threatening fiscal sustainability, necessitating its reduction over the medium to longer term. This paper uses stylised simulations in a small, calibrated macroeconomic model which features endogenous interactions between fiscal policy, growth and financial markets.

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.

The OECD, in co-ordination with Mexico's Ministry of Economy and COFEMER, organised a workshop to train federal officials to understake competition assessment as part of the RIA framework.

Uncertainty faced by households and firms affects economic activity. The rise in uncertainty since the beginning of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece could be one factor that has contributed to the steep and long-lasting recession. This paper presents a brief empirical analysis quantifying this phenomenon and compares it with developments in Ireland and Portugal.

3-4 September 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia: This conference focused on the key levers for restoring trust in government and building trust by and in the private sector and civil society.

This workshop provided practical information and learning through case studies, group exercises and presentations from government officials with extensive experience in applying regulatory impact assessment (RIA) systems.

The OECD Conference on Innovating the Public Sector: From Ideas to Impact on 12-13 November 2014 will bring together public sector practitioners, researchers, civil society and businesses to discuss how innovation can help solve today's complex challenges.

Report finds that some Korean policies, such as urban regeneration, new town development or multi-modal transferring centres, have implicitly implemented compact city polices to a certain degree. However, there are still issues - including urban sprawl, unbalanced socio-economic levels and environmental challenges - which can be threats to urban competitiveness.

The objective of this workshop was to provide basic facts and theory related to RIA and best practices when undertaking RIA.

TThe economic literature suggests that a revenue-neutral shift of tax revenues from income taxes to property taxes would increase GDP per capita in the medium term. This paper analyses for Ireland the consequences of such a shift in the tax mix.

This paper examines the potential contribution of RIA to better incorporating the inclusive growth perspective in regulatory decision-making.

The Municipality of Torreon sets the foundations to address and implement the 267 recommendations delivered by the OECD in February 2016

OECD will measure the impact of digitalising the Mexican Social Security Institute formalities and guide future efforts on simplification

The Municipality of Torreon has reached 49% progress in implementing the 267 recommendations delivered by OECD to improve its regulatory framework.

To what extent can public deficits increase without putting fiscal sustainability at risk, given the specific current macroeconomic situation of protracted low growth and low interest rates, combined with relatively high government debt levels?

Training Workshop on the elaboration and evaluation of regulatory impact assessment (RIA)

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

Jointly organised by the OECD and ESCAP, this conference focused on the role of governments in supporting and facilitating more sustainable and inclusive business practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this conference addressed what the Sustainable Development Goals will mean for business and how business sustainability strategies can be aligned to support their implementation.

Investment treaties are intended to offer foreign investors protection for their investments from host government conduct in violation of the treaty. This report examines how many investment treaties, as interpreted, have generated rules that can disrupt fundamental principles of corporate governance and corporate finance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Export To Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Cmlv) in Russia increased to 16754.70 USD Million in February from 7679.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Export To Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Cmlv) in Russia averaged 40415.50 USD Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116324.60 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 2369.40 USD Million in January of 2006. Russia accounts for Exports to Asia-paic Economic Cooperation using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports to Asia-paic Economic Cooperation.

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.

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.

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.

Capacity Utilization in Malaysia decreased to 79 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 80 percent in the third quarter of 2016. Capacity Utilization in Malaysia averaged 77.78 percent from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 83.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 59 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Index went up to 116.6 in December of 2016 from 114.9 in November, driven by an increase in the indices of current personal finances (+2.8 percent to 113.0, the highest since May 2014) and propensity to save. At the same time, consumers showed concerns about the 2017 outlook for jobs. Mni Consumer Sentiment in China averaged 119.61 from 2007 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 131.86 in February of 2010 and a record low of 109.74 in October of 2015. The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator tracks the degree of confidence and optimism consumers express on the economy, providing clues about retail strength and consumer spending. Survey participants are asked about their views on the current state of the economy, how they expect it to evolve over the next three months, and how it affects their spending decisions. At least 1,000 telephone interviews are conducted each month from 30 first, second and third tier cities in Eastern, Central and Western China. The score above 100 indicates that the number of optimists outweighed the number of pessimists. This page provides - China Mni Consumer Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Netherlands decreased to 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 82.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Netherlands averaged 82.32 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 1989 and a record low of 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Netherlands Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Bolivia decreased to 71 percent in 2014 from 72 percent in 2013. Capacity Utilization in Bolivia averaged 62.61 percent from 1997 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 72 percent in 2013 and a record low of 54.29 percent in 2001. This page provides - Bolivia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Peru decreased to 32.08 percent in January from 36.64 percent in December of 2015. Capacity Utilization in Peru averaged 57.06 percent from 1994 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 100 percent in January of 1994 and a record low of 29.97 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Peru Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization In the Euro Area decreased to 69.70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 80.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the Euro Area averaged 81.15 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 1989 and a record low of 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area 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 Trinidad And Tobago decreased to 64.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 64.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Trinidad And Tobago averaged 67.06 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 74 percent in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 62.70 percent in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Trinidad And Tobago Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Latvia decreased to 69.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 74.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Latvia averaged 65.12 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.40 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.70 percent in the second quarter of 1993. This page provides - Latvia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Thailand decreased to 61.86 points in March from 63.81 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Thailand averaged 70.09 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.07 points in January of 2008 and a record low of 49.17 points in November of 2011. This page provides - Thailand Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Finland decreased to 77.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 78.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Finland averaged 82.20 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of 63.90 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Finland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Philippines decreased to 84.45 percent in March from 84.56 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Philippines averaged 81.37 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.56 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of 74.30 percent in July of 2002. This page provides - Philippines Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.