economy Economy: Further reform needed to raise growth prospects in Poland By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Poland has been a strong performer across the OECD through the global economic crisis, growing much faster than most other countries and making impressive steps toward reducing the income gap with its European Union partners, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey. Full Article
economy Poland needs a strategy for moving to a lower-emission economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT Poland has combined robust economic growth with reducing some of the pressures on its environment since it joined the EU in 2004. It has also brought environmental laws closer to European norms. Poland now needs to lessen its economy’s reliance on fossil fuels and make growth greener, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
economy OECD marks Poland’s 20 years of membership, sets out path to a more knowledge-based economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT Poland has achieved impressive progress in improving the living standards of its citizens over the past 20 years but needs to continue to move towards higher technology, boosting productivity and improving access to quality jobs and good pay, according to the OECD. Full Article
economy Russia: Modernising the economy - Better Policies Series (April 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:08:00 GMT Drawing on experiences in OECD countries and in our key partners, this report presents an OECD view of major policy challenges in Russia, including the fiscal framework, financial sector, competition, business climate, governance of public enterprises, innovation, trade, social policies, employment, education, health, energy, agriculture and green policies. Full Article
economy G20 Leaders’ Summit: Growth and Global Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:57:00 GMT Building an international tax system that is transparent, efficient and fair, will serve our economies, our governments and our citizens, said OECD Secretary-General at the G20 summit in St. Petersburg. Full Article
economy Russian economy growing but further reforms needed, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT The Russian Federation’s economy is growing, but further reforms are needed to bolster future growth, improve the business climate and strengthen innovation, according to the OECD. Full Article
economy Economy: The United States needs to foster education and innovation to keep its cutting edge By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:46:00 GMT The United States should do more to foster innovation and provide more equitable access to high-quality education in order to maintain its status as the world's most vibrant and productive economy, according to OECD's latest Economic Survey of the United States. Full Article
economy Global economy is improving but Europe lags behind, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Global economic activity is picking up, but the continuing crisis in the euro area is delaying a meaningful recovery, the OECD said in its latest Interim Economic Assessment. Full Article
economy Shaping the post-crisis global economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:09:00 GMT There is no simple remedy for fixing the post-crisis global economy. But three key ingredients for sustainable long-term growth are jobs, equality and trust, said OECD Secretary-General in Washington. Full Article
economy Global economy stuck in low-growth trap: Policymakers need to act to keep promises, OECD says in latest Economic Outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:47:00 GMT The global economy is stuck in a low-growth trap that will require more coordinated and comprehensive use of fiscal, monetary and structural policies to move to a higher growth path and ensure that promises are kept to both young and old, according to the OECD’s latest Global Economic Outlook. Full Article
economy US economy growing steadily but key reforms needed By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:42:00 GMT The US economy is making one of the strongest comebacks in the OECD, but there are risks on the horizon, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of the United States. Full Article
economy Amid strong outlook for U.S. economy, risks abound By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:30:00 GMT The U.S. economy is experiencing one of the longest expansions on record, but the scars left by the Great Recession, as well as challenges posed by globalization and automation shocks, remain visible across the country, according to a new report from the OECD. Full Article
economy Trade in counterfeit goods costs UK economy billions of euros By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:30:00 GMT The global trade in fake goods, from cosmetics to car parts, is costing the UK economy billions of dollars a year in forgone company sales, overpriced products and tax revenues, and was behind more than 86,000 lost jobs in 2016, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
economy New Zealand economy performing well, but sustaining high levels of growth and well-being will require further reforms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT The New Zealand economy has performed well in recent years, but bottlenecks in housing and urban infrastructure, inequalities in living standards and rising environmental pressures all pose challenges for sustaining robust growth and high levels of well-being over the long term, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of New Zealand. Full Article
economy Economy: Canada needs to boost innovation and human capital to sustain living standards By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:45:00 GMT Canada has weathered the global economic crisis comparatively well but will have to become more productive to sustain its high standard of living, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Canada. Full Article
economy The Political Economy of British Columbia's Carbon Tax - Environment Working Paper No. 63 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:36:00 GMT This paper reviews the political economy of the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) tax in three periods: its origins, its survival in the face of political backlash, and its longer-term prospects. The BC launched North America’s first revenue-neutral carbon tax reform. The tax, applied to all combustion sources of fossil fuels, was introduced at a rate of CAD 10 per tonne of CO2. Full Article
economy Report: Green growth in the Benelux - Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border regions (Benelux) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT This paper discusses the results of the 2011-2012 OECD LEED study of measuring green growth in the Benelux countries (Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). The study paid particular attention to the challenges of measuring the transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border areas as they have additional levels of complexity when it comes to measuring and monitoring their low-carbon transition. Full Article
economy Reforming for the future: Building a stronger, fairer Greek economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 10:13:00 GMT We understand how much Greek society has endured these past six years. Reform isn’t easy at the best of times, but it can be even more challenging in the face of a weak economy while at the same time trying to correct a budget deficit. But all crises come to an end. Growth does return. Now is the time to maintain the momentum of Greece’s reform drive, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
economy Can better international co-operation help build a fairer global economy? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:12:00 GMT Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy. Full Article
economy Economy-wide Schemata 2018 PMR Economy-wide By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:30:00 GMT Economy-wide Schemata 2018 PMR Economy-wide Full Article
economy Economy wide PMR Indicators (July 2019) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:42:00 GMT Economy wide PMR Indicators (July 2019) Full Article
economy OECD PMR database July 2019- Economy wide By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:46:00 GMT OECD PMR database July 2019 - Economy wide Full Article
economy OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:40:00 GMT OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators Full Article
economy G20 Leaders’ Summit: Growth and Global Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:57:00 GMT Building an international tax system that is transparent, efficient and fair, will serve our economies, our governments and our citizens, said OECD Secretary-General at the G20 summit in St. Petersburg. Full Article
economy OECD releases request for public input on the tax challenges of the digital economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT The OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs invites public comments and input on questions related to the tax challenges of the digital economy. The Committee invites interested parties to send their comments in response to this request for input before 22 December 2013. Full Article
economy OECD publishes comments received on the Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:00:00 GMT On 22 November 2013, a request for public comments on the tax challenges of the digital economy was launched. The OECD now publishes the comments received. Full Article
economy Release of discussion draft on Action 1 (Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy) of the BEPS Action Plan By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:00:00 GMT Public comments are invited on a discussion draft that includes the proposals produced with respect to Action 1 (Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy) of the BEPS Action Plan. Full Article
economy Comments received on discussion draft on Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy published By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:00:00 GMT On 24 March 2014, the OECD invited comments from interested parties on the Discussion Draft on Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy related to Action 1 of the BEPS Action Plan. The OECD now publishes the comments received. Full Article
economy Colombia needs a comprehensive tax reform to boost investment and diversify the economy, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:18:00 GMT The Colombian economy has done remarkably well over the last decade, consistently ranking among the fastest-growing countries in Latin America, but a comprehensive tax reform that promotes investment and diversifies the economy is now needed to put the country on a path toward stronger, sustainable and inclusive growth, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Colombia. Full Article
economy Tax challenges, disruption and the digital economy By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 GMT While the digital economy cannot be separated out from the rest of the economy, it is equally clear that some specific features of the digital economy may exacerbate the risks of base erosion and profit shifting for tax purposes–namely mobility (e.g. intangibles, business functions), reliance on data (and other forms of user input), network effects, and the spread of multi-sided business models. Full Article
economy Tax administrations deliver on information exchange, BEPS and tax certainty agenda, and move forward on the digital and the sharing economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:06:00 GMT Tax administrations are playing a critical role as governments start implementing new international measures to counter offshore evasion and combat tax avoidance by multinational enterprises. Full Article
economy Leading tax administrations focused on effective delivery of the OECD/G20 BEPS outcomes, automatic exchange of information and tax certainty and collaborate on taxing users of the sharing economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:00:00 GMT The Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) is the leading international body concerned with tax administration. The FTA, which brings together Tax Commissioners from 50 advanced and emerging tax administrations (including OECD and G20 countries), held its Plenary meeting in Oslo on 27-29 September. Full Article
economy International community agrees on a road map for resolving the tax challenges arising from digitalisation of the economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT The international community has agreed on a road map for resolving the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, and committed to continue working toward a consensus-based long-term solution by the end of 2020, the OECD announced today. Full Article
economy OECD leading multilateral efforts to address tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT Today the OECD Secretariat published a proposal to advance international negotiations to ensure large and highly profitable Multinational Enterprises, including digital companies, pay tax wherever they have significant consumer-facing activities and generate their profits. Full Article
economy Tax officials and stakeholders from Asia-Pacific meet in the Philippines to discuss proposals to address the tax challenges of the digitalisation of the economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT A regional meeting on tax and digitalisation for Asia and the Pacific , co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), took place in Manila, the Philippines on 19-20 November 2019. Full Article
economy International community renews commitment to multilateral efforts to address tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT The international community reaffirmed its commitment to reach a consensus-based long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, and will continue working toward an agreement by the end of 2020, according to the Statement by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS released by the OECD today. Full Article
economy OECD seeks input on draft Model Rules for Reporting for Platform Operators with respect to Sellers in the Sharing and Gig Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT As part of the ongoing work of the Committee on Fiscal Affairs, the OECD is seeking public comments on the draft Model Rules for Reporting for Platform Operators with respect to Sellers in the Sharing and Gig Economy. Full Article
economy The economy has changes, so must the tax By www.businessandindustry.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT In our modern world, companies are finding it all too easy to game the international tax system to their advantage . It is increasingly incumbent on the global community to create an updated framework to ensure tax certainty and support international trade and investment. Full Article
economy Public comments received on the draft Model Rules for Reporting for Platform Operators with respect to Sellers in the Sharing and Gig Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:53:00 GMT On 19 February 2020, interested parties were invited to provide comments on the draft Model Rules for Reporting for Platform Operators with respect to Sellers in the Sharing and Gig Economy. The OECD is grateful to the commentators for their input and now publishes the public comments received Full Article
economy Infrastructure versus other investments in the global economy and stagnation hypotheses: What do company data tell us? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:36:00 GMT “Why do financial institutions and investors see so little risk, while companies investing in the real economy see so much risk?” This is perhaps the most important question facing policy makers today. This paper sets out some of the possible hypotheses for lack of investment in the world economy. It uses data drawn from 10 000 global companies in 75 advanced and emerging countries. Full Article
economy Can better international co-operation help build a fairer global economy? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:12:00 GMT Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy. Full Article
economy The digital economy, multinational enterprises and international investment policy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:43:00 GMT This paper examines the implications of digitalisation and digital technologies for international investment and investment policy, with a particular focus on digital policies relating to national security and digital policies directed at business operations. Full Article
economy Policies for Bioplastics in the Context of a Bioeconomy By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:48:00 GMT This paper explores the development of the bioplastics sector and its role in national bioeconomy strategies. It finds that bioplastics are at a disadvantage compared to some other biobased products, notably biofuels, that often benefit from preferential treatment. It also notes that greater efforts are needed at the international level as regards standards to avoid creating barriers to international trade in biobased products. Full Article
economy Global economy is improving but Europe lags behind, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Global economic activity is picking up, but the continuing crisis in the euro area is delaying a meaningful recovery, the OECD said in its latest Interim Economic Assessment. Full Article
economy Japan: Advancing the third arrow for a resilient economy and inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:20:00 GMT After two decades of low growth and persistent deflation, Japan is showing signs of renewed economic dynamism. But to regain its primacy as a leading economic powerhouse and raise the well-being of its citizens, Japan needs a structural reform package to narrow the productivity gap with leading OECD countries, notably by increasing the labour participation of women and older citizens. Full Article
economy Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:00:00 GMT The overarching theme of the 2014 Global Forum, held in Tokyo on 2 and 3 October, was data-driven innovation for a resilient society. The event focused on the collection and use of data throughout the economy and society for enhanced growth and well-being. Full Article
economy Abenomics’ ‘third arrow’ key to revitalising Japan’s economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT The Japanese economy is on a path to stronger growth, but fundamental structural reforms are urgently needed to promote a more robust recovery, address high levels of government debt and reverse a trend toward declining living standards, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Japan. Full Article
economy Global economy stuck in low-growth trap: Policymakers need to act to keep promises, OECD says in latest Economic Outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:47:00 GMT The global economy is stuck in a low-growth trap that will require more coordinated and comprehensive use of fiscal, monetary and structural policies to move to a higher growth path and ensure that promises are kept to both young and old, according to the OECD’s latest Global Economic Outlook. Full Article
economy Austria: Strengthening domestic sources of growth would secure place as ‘Champions League’ economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Austria should eliminate subsidies which encourage early retirement and target social transfers more effectively, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey. Full Article
economy Austrian economy recovering, but trade-offs on the horizon, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT Austria has achieved high levels of economic growth and well-being, but must address serious demographic, environmental and globalisation challenges if future generations are to share the same prosperity, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Austria. Full Article