Taxes on wages have risen by about 1 percentage point for the average worker in OECD countries between 2010 and 2014 even though the majority of governments did not increase statutory income tax rates, according to a new OECD report.

Strong crop yields, higher productivity and slower growth in global demand should contribute to a gradual decline in real prices for agricultural products over the coming decade, but nonetheless, prices will likely remain at levels above those in the early-2000s, according to the latest Agricultural Outlook report produced by the OECD and FAO.

s part of ongoing efforts to deepen longstanding ties between the OECD and Brazil, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will conduct an official visit on 3-5 November.

The conference aims to discuss how intellectual property data, statistics and analysis are used and can be used to inform decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, and to identify key information needs and possible shortcomings.

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.

Public debt in the OECD area passed annual GDP in 2011 and is still rising. This paper was prepared for the Reserve Bank of India Second International Research Conference 2012: “Monetary Policy, Sovereign Debt and Financial Stability: The New Trilemma”, 1-2 February, 2012 in Mumbai, India

This paper analyses the monetary and fiscal policy implications of output gap estimates in times of crisis. The widening of output gaps observed in major OECD economies in the wake of the recent crisis has been mainly due to total factor productivity gaps, except in the United States where it essentially resulted from a large increase in the unemployment gap.

OECD countries are intensifying their fiscal consolidation efforts, introducing additional measures and extending the time horizon to implement them. Most have announced fiscal consolidation of more than 3% of GDP over the period 2009-15, according to the OECD’s Restoring Public Finances 2012.

After peaking in the first half of 2008, international imbalances declined sharply during the global crisis of 2008-09, in part reflecting cyclical factors such as large contractions in domestic demand on the back of bursting housing bubbles in a number of deficit countries, as well as large declines in cross-border capital flows, interest rates and commodity prices.

Italy’s policy of fiscal consolidation and growth-friendly structural reforms has substantially improved its economic prospects, but the adverse sentiment that the country has faced in the sovereign bond market over the past years has deep roots.

The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on people’s well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and income, and affecting citizens’ satisfaction with their lives and their trust in governments, according to a new OECD report.

This Forum took stock of the key challenges and trends in regulating money in politics; identify emerging risks and opportunities; shape a common understanding of the policy options ahead and trade-offs in enhancing fairness, integrity and transparency in decision making including in the realm of political finance; and mobilise partners to work together and promote synergies in the future agenda.

This blog, by Wikichild co-ordinator Melinda George, takes a look at the well-being aspects and the quality of public service provision in the OECD's "Government at a Glance 2013" report. The post is part of Wikiprogress' December spotlight on governance.

How can we earn back the trust of young people? Improving openness, transparency, accountability, and access to information is essential. On the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day and Transparency International’s 20th Anniversary, the OECD and Transparency International are inviting young people for a discussion about how to push the integrity agenda forward together.

Whistleblowing is an essential element for safeguarding the public interest and for promoting a culture of public accountability and integrity. The majority of OECD countries have recently passed legislation protecting whistleblowers and yet, despite being high on the agenda, successful whistleblowing stories are rare.

Jointly organised by the OECD, Duke University and IRGC, this international conference will identify, evaluate and discuss the relevance and effectiveness of new approaches to improving risk governance, both as they result from responding to and learning from crises, and as deliberate innovations in how regulatory power is exercised and shared.

This working paper takes a comparative snapshot of social media use in and by OECD governments. The focus is on government institutions, as opposed to personalities, and how they manage to capture the opportunities of new social media platforms to deliver better public services and to create more open policy processes.

Financial crises do more than impose huge costs: they have bigger and more insidious effects. We face big challenges in maintaining the supply of global public goods as the world integrates. But these challenges will not be managed successfully if we do not first overcome the legacy of the crisis.

The recent riots in Baltimore following the death of Freddy Gray bring a tragic focus, once again, on inequality. Maryland’s largest city, Baltimore is a perfect laboratory to study it, thanks in part to the superb comparative statistics the city keeps. OECD Insights Blog.

Reforms over the past two decades have produced a well-balanced, modern tax system. However, considerable revenues will be needed in the years ahead to expand social spending and infrastructure in order to raise growth and well-being. The challenge is to generate these revenues without penalising growth or exacerbating inequality.

Despite having low government spending, Switzerland scores highly in various public policy outcomes, including health, education and transportation. But, as the population grows and ages, efficiency of public spending will have to rise to maintain low tax rates.

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

The 6th OECD workshop on Strategic Crisis Management will bring together government crisis managers and practitioners from international organisations, industry and leading think-tanks to discuss the key challenges faced by governments in managing critical infrastructure crises.

The OECD is working with Tunisia to develop a system of subnational indicators.

This report analyses the supervision and enforcement of rules and practices relating to related party transactions, takeover bids and shareholder meetings in 27 jurisdictions and includes in-depth reviews of practices in Brazil, Turkey, and the United States.

The OECD made the draft text of the revised OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises available for public comment between May and September 2014. The public consultation is now closed.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

This report provides an overview of national practices to professionalise boards of directors by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to state-owned enterprises in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.

IP Addresses in Tunisia decreased to 2051866 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 2226068 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Tunisia averaged 842352.13 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2226068 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 65235 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for TunisiaIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Tunisia decreased to 4.77 mm in December from 35.33 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Tunisia averaged 22.02 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 128.02 mm in January of 1990 and a record low of 0 mm in July of 1937. This page includes a chart with historical data for Tunisia Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Tunisia decreased to 12.29 celsius in December from 17.04 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Tunisia averaged 19.98 celsius from 1753 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 33.81 celsius in July of 1761 and a record low of 6.32 celsius in January of 1758. This page includes a chart with historical data for Tunisia Average Temperature.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tunisia stands at 35 percent. . In Tunisia, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Tunisia. This page provides - Tunisia Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Tunisia decreased to 856 USD Million in 2018 from 859 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Tunisia averaged 316.53 USD Million from 1961 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 925 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 48 USD Million in 1965.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tunisia decreased by 775.30 TND Million in 2016. Changes in Inventories in Tunisia averaged 311.52 TND Million from 1990 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 2225.80 TND Million in 2014 and a record low of -775.30 TND Million in 2016. In Tunisia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Tunisia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tunisia scored 56.41 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Tunisia averaged 17.16 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 56.41 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.93 Points in 2016. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tunisia is the 87 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Tunisia averaged 61.25 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 92 in 2016 and a record low of 32 in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gold Reserves in Tunisia remained unchanged at 6.78 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6.78 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Tunisia averaged 6.77 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.84 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of 6.74 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2011. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Tunisia Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tunisia is ranked 78 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Tunisia improved to 78 in 2019 from 80 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Tunisia averaged 66.75 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 88 in 2017 and a record low of 40 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Tunisia.

Import Prices in Tunisia decreased to 160.50 Index Points in September from 160.60 Index Points in August of 2019. Import Prices in Tunisia averaged 94.46 Index Points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160.80 Index Points in July of 2019 and a record low of 50 Index Points in January of 2000. This page provides - Tunisia Import Prices- 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.

Foreign Direct Investment in Tunisia increased by 650.70 TND Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Tunisia averaged 578.75 TND Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3361.30 TND Million in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of 0 TND Million in the third quarter of 2004. This page provides - Tunisia Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Tunisia decreased to 3.94 in 2018 from 4.09 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Tunisia averaged 2.85 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.96 in 2015 and a record low of 0.92 in 2006. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Tunisia increased to 21735.60 TND Million in 2018 from 20113.80 TND Million in 2017. Government Spending in Tunisia averaged 8198.64 TND Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 21735.60 TND Million in 2018 and a record low of 1769.10 TND Million in 1990. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Tunisia Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Tunisia increased to 76118 TND Million in 2018 from 69514.30 TND Million in 2017. Consumer Spending in Tunisia averaged 30095.50 TND Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 76118 TND Million in 2018 and a record low of 6881.10 TND Million in 1990. This page provides - Tunisia Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Tunisia decreased to 131.26 Index Points in the third quarter of 2019 from 136.14 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Tunisia averaged 70.87 Index Points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 136.14 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 33.31 Index Points in the first quarter of 2000. In Tunisia, the housing index is developed based on registration database of real estate sales and purchases transactions. This page provides - Tunisia Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tunisia scored 43 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Tunisia averaged 44.77 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 53 Points in 2001 and a record low of 38 Points in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tunisia is the 74 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Tunisia averaged 57.32 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79 in 2014 and a record low of 31 in 2001. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Tunisia stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Tunisia averaged 28.94 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2005 and a record low of 25 percent in 2014. In Tunisia, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Tunisia. This page provides - Tunisia Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Tunisia decreased to 14.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 15.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Tunisia averaged 15.34 percent from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 12.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007. In Tunisia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Tunisia Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Tunisia increased to 3566.40 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3543.60 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Tunisia averaged 3080.10 Thousand from 1966 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3566.40 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 897.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1966. In Tunisia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Tunisia Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.