This paper estimates urban and rural poverty rates across five Chinese administrative regions (Shanghai, Liaoning, Guangdong, Henan and Gansu) in 2014 using representative household level data from the China Family Panel Studies survey.

Inequality and relative poverty in Israel remain high, particularly among Arab-Israelis and Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox).x

Greece’s recovery from deep economic depression is finally gaining traction, according to the OECD. Economic growth has started to pick up led by a rise in exports while labour market reforms have improved competitiveness and are helping to create jobs.

“Urgent and concerted effort” is needed from governments to drive more inclusive, sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in society, according to a new OECD report.

Después de un largo período de débil crecimiento, la economía mundial finalmente está creciendo alrededor del 4%, cercano al promedio histórico de las últimas décadas.

Employment is pivotal to strengthening Greece’s economic recovery, increasing social welfare and redressing poverty.

The global economic expansion appears to have peaked, with diverging growth prospects worldwide and intensifying risks, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

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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.

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.

Workshop held in The Hague on 17-18 June 2014 to evaluate stakeholder engagement in regulatory policy

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.

OECD Forum on Financing Democracy and Averting Policy Capture

The main objective of this meeting was to create a Latin American Network to contribute to the better functioning of markets and the improvement of public services in Latin American countries.

The tax on immovable property recently started to regain its former significance, but the tax yield still remains low, with slightly more than 1% of GDP and wide variation across countries.

This paper contributes to the scarce literature on the macroeconomic effects of property taxes, in particular on the relationships between property taxes, house prices and the wider economy.

The objective of this paper is to define long-run prudent debt targets for OECD countries and country-specific fiscal rules. To this end, a semi-structural macroeconomic model for OECD countries and primary balance reaction functions are estimated.

Portugal has one of the most unequal income distributions in Europe and poverty levels are high. The economic crisis has halted a long-term gradual decline in both inequality and poverty and the number of poor households is rising, with children and youths being particularly affected. Unemployment is one of the principal reasons why household incomes declined.

Recent reforms have made pension systems more financially sustainable and pensioners have higher living standards than ever before. But future generations are likely to find their pension entitlements much less generous than today’s and many may face a serious risk of pensioner poverty, according to a new OECD report.

Discussion of progress to enhance regulatory quality and promote inclusive economic growth in the Latin American region.

OECD promotes the exchange of experiences and good practices for the improvement of regulation among Latin American countries

This Experts Meeting took place in Reykjavik, Iceland on 18-19 May 2017. Delegates from OECD countries shared practical experiences – successes and challenges – in implementing Gender Budgeting.

Tax reforms are crucial to promoting inclusive growth in India.

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them."

Housing Index in Ireland decreased to 134.30 points in February from 134.50 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Ireland averaged 116.76 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163.60 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 73.40 points in March of 2013. In Ireland, the housing index refers to the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and it is designed to measure the change in the average level of prices paid for residential properties sold in the country. The RPPI is compiled using data on mortgage drawdowns provided on a monthly basis by 8 of the main Mortgage Lending Institutions under Section 13 of the Housing Act (2002). It is transactions based; meaning that prices are recorded only where a sale occurs. Not all residential property transactions are funded by a mortgage (i.e. They are cash based) and these transactions are excluded from the scope of the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports of Fertilizer Mixed CMLV in Russia increased to 401.30 USD Million in February from 200.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Fertilizer Mixed CMLV in Russia averaged 1053.83 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4215 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 29.20 USD Million in January of 1994. Russia accounts for Exports of Fertilizer Mixed using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Fertilizer Mixed CMLV.

Exports of Fertilizer, Nitrogenous CMLV in Russia increased to 348.50 USD Million in February from 201.80 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Fertilizer, Nitrogenous CMLV in Russia averaged 936.67 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3564.10 USD Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 28.60 USD Million in January of 1999. Russia accounts for Exports of Fertilizer, Nitrogenous using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Fertilizer, Nitrogenous CMLV.

Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV in Russia increased to 127.10 USD Million in February from 27.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV in Russia averaged 778.55 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4318 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 5.09 USD Million in January of 2018. Russia accounts for Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV.

Housing Index in Uganda decreased to 216.43 points in February from 217.09 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Uganda averaged 181.79 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 219.94 points in April of 2018 and a record low of 99 points in January of 2006. This page provides - Uganda Residential Property Price Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Maldives increased to 52898 MVR Million in 2018 from 49650 MVR Million in 2017. GDP From Services in Maldives averaged 29854.92 MVR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 52898 MVR Million in 2018 and a record low of 14720 MVR Million in 1995. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in China decreased to 122680 CNY HML in the first quarter of 2020 from 534233.10 CNY HML in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in China averaged 97552.05 CNY HML from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 534233.10 CNY HML in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2212.70 CNY HML in the first quarter of 1992. The Tertiary sector accounts for around 44 percent of total output in China and consist of Wholesale and Retail Trades; Transport, Storage, and Post; Financial Intermediation; Real Estate; Hotel and Catering Services and Others. The value is cumulative. This page provides - China Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Singapore increased to 152.80 Index Points in the third quarter of 2019 from 150.80 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Singapore averaged 79.15 Index Points from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 154.60 Index Points in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 8.90 Index Points in the first quarter of 1975. In Singapore, Housing Index is measured by all residential property price index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Singapore Property Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Macau decreased to 264.70 points in January from 265.30 points in December of 2019. Housing Index in Macau averaged 229.07 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 270.70 points in July of 2018 and a record low of 94.10 points in March of 2011. The Residential Property Price Index in Macau measures a weighted average of price movements for residential properties for regions of Macau, Macau Peninsula and Taipa and Coloane. The weights used for compiling the index are based on the number of residential units with the exclusion of public housing units. This page provides - Macau Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IP Addresses in Puerto Rico increased to 444657 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 444466 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Puerto Rico averaged 460784.97 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 610273 IP in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 286457 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto RicoIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Puerto Rico decreased to 94.71 mm in December from 284.91 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Puerto Rico averaged 175.58 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 610.10 mm in June of 2011 and a record low of 5.81 mm in March of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Puerto Rico decreased to 25.12 celsius in December from 25.75 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Puerto Rico averaged 25.46 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.50 celsius in September of 2005 and a record low of 21.93 celsius in February of 1845. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Temperature.

Puerto Rico scored 4.64 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico averaged 4.56 Points from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 4.66 Points in 2013 and a record low of 4.48 Points in 2010. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico is the 32 most competitive nation in the world out of 138 countries ranked in the 2016-2017 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 36 from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 42 in 2010 and a record low of 30 in 2014. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies and indicates their position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 27340.65 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Puerto Rico is equivalent to 216 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Puerto Rico averaged 18075.30 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28084.94 USD in 2004 and a record low of 5831.72 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Puerto Rico contracted 2.40 percent in 2017 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 3.52 percent from 1961 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13.80 percent in 1971 and a record low of -3.80 percent in 2009. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. Once one of the poorest islands in the Caribbean, now it has the highest GDP per capita in the region. Puerto Ricans are considered citizens of the United States and the territory receives funds from the federal government. The most important sector of the economy is export-driven pharmaceutical industry, followed by tourism. However, the private sector lacks the dynamism. As a result, the government is in poor fiscal condition, unemployment rate is high and the labour force participation rate extremely low. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a Current Account surplus of 8148.10 USD Million in 2018. Current Account in Puerto Rico averaged -1191.73 USD Million from 1971 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9454.70 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of -6608.10 USD Million in 1997. This page provides - Puerto Rico Current Account- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 35085.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Puerto Rico, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 197 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Puerto Rico averaged 31383.61 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36040.40 USD in 2004 and a record low of 22227.20 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico Gdp Per Capita Ppp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico is the 31 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 34.29 from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2011 and a record low of 31 in 2014. 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 - Puerto Rico Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico scored 63 points out of 100 on the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico averaged 59.57 Points from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 63 Points in 2012 and a record low of 55 Points in 2011. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the Transparency International. 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 - Puerto Rico Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Puerto Rico increased to 325 in December from 246 in November of 2015. Building Permits in Puerto Rico averaged 509.20 from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 1060 in August of 2006 and a record low of 212 in February of 2014. . This page provides - Puerto Rico Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico increased to 71440.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 69939.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico averaged 74209.34 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 101478.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 56524.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Puerto Rico Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Puerto Rico decreased to 949 Thousand in December of 2019 from 957 Thousand in November of 2019. Employed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 1081.24 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1301 Thousand in April of 2006 and a record low of 929 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.