While the outlook for many OECD countries remains subdued, Emerging Asia is set for healthy growth over the medium term. Annual GDP growth for the ASEAN -10, China and India is forecast to average 6.5% over 2015-19. Growth momentum remains robust in the 10 ASEAN countries, with economic growth averaging 5.6% over 2015-19.

This country note provides information on latest trends in income inequalities as well as key findings from the 2015 OECD report "In it Together: Why less inequality benefits all".

“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.

What are the economic effects of implicit bank debt guarantees and who ultimately benefits? This report sheds light on these questions

Gender inequality is one of the most primitive and oldest forms of inequality. Sadly, it is still very much a reality in most parts of the world. In many countries women do not have equal access to education, healthcare, safety, work or political decision-making.

This study looks into the use of fixed term contracts and agency work in Russia during and shortly after the crisis 2009 10 with the help of an enterprise survey.

This paper surveys recent international developments concerning the prudential regulation of financial institutions: banks, the shadow banking system and insurance companies. It concludes that, while substantial progress has been made, the global economy nevertheless remains vulnerable to possible future financial instability.

While the outlook for many OECD countries remains subdued, Emerging Asia is set for healthy growth over the medium term. Annual GDP growth for the ASEAN -10, China and India is forecast to average 6.5% over 2015-19. Growth momentum remains robust in the 10 ASEAN countries, with economic growth averaging 5.6% over 2015-19.

G20 countries are taking action to lift growth in the world economy. Will their commitments be enough?

What are the economic effects of implicit bank debt guarantees and who ultimately benefits? This report sheds light on these questions

Using a gravity model of bilateral trade in manufacturing industries for selected OECD and BRIICS countries over 1990s-2000s, this paper studies how exports are related to national environmental policies.

World trade growth was rapid in the two decades prior to the global financial crisis but has halved subsequently.

Unemployment is still above 8% in Latvia and contributes to poverty, in part because many unemployed have been without a job for an extended period of time.

In Finland, as elsewhere, income taxation and the withdrawal of benefits reduce the pay-off for individuals who go from benefits to work.

The Nordics are rightly renowned for being inclusive societies with low inequality compared to other OECD countries. However, some of the largest inequality increases over the past few decades took place in Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

This report summarises experience of OECD and non-OECD countries with reforming inspections, attempts to present some of the most interesting and successful experiences suggesting that some good practices may be valid beyond the countries where they were initially pioneered.

The report "Regulatory Reform in the Middle East and North Africa" assesses progress in the implementation of regulatory policy within the MENA region and highlights good practices from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia.

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.

While the outlook for many OECD countries remains subdued, Emerging Asia is set for healthy growth over the medium term. Annual GDP growth for the ASEAN -10, China and India is forecast to average 6.5% over 2015-19. Growth momentum remains robust in the 10 ASEAN countries, with economic growth averaging 5.6% over 2015-19.

“Life is full of alternatives but no choice.” G20 leaders at the summit in Brisbane, Australia, in November should reflect on these words by Australian writer Patrick White, a Nobel Laureate, as they prepare their economic strategies for the years to come.

Wages in Cuba increased to 777 CUP/Month in 2018 from 767 CUP/Month in 2017. Wages in Cuba averaged 567.18 CUP/Month from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 777 CUP/Month in 2018 and a record low of 415 CUP/Month in 2008. This page provides - Cuba Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export: Natural Hydrocarbons, Prds Of Mining, Electricity in France decreased to 613 EUR Million in March from 759 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Natural Hydrocarbons, Prds Of Mining, Elec in France averaged 707.67 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1094 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 414 EUR Million in April of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Natural Hydrocarbons, Prds of Mining, Ele.

Export: Natural Hydrocarbons,Prds Of Mining, Electricity in France decreased to 637 EUR Million in March from 775 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Natural Hydrocarbons,Prds Of Mining, Elect in France averaged 706.93 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1227 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 337 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Natural Hydrocarbons,prds of Mining, Elec.

‘Orwell had me convinced that clear speech was an auxiliary to truth, until Trump came along’

Saudi Arabia is following Qatar and the UAE in spending big on sporting events

Lex argues that GKN shareholders must accept hostile offer from Melrose

Tom Hooper’s musical adaptation is weird, wonderful and worryingly erotic

Ever since I was knee-high to Nosferatu, I have loved steps and stairs on screen

As ‘slum priests’ try to fill the gap left by the state, the populist movement is on the rise again

Once known for its resilience, the country’s fragile financial system has triggered angry protests

In 2008, it was decided an over-leveraged banking system must be bailed in by the private sector. Post lock-down the exact opposite is true.

The French director’s centenary is celebrated with a new box set of his subdued, subtle films

The surrealist art of Salvador Dalí is thought to embody all that is unnatural — but, in fact, the natural world is the wellspring of his work

Compost plugs let you bypass seed sowing and are cheaper than bedding plants

Frail residents in overwhelmed sector emerge as the hidden victims of the Covid-19 crisis

Studies focus on Bame groups who are over-represented in Covid-19 cases

Successful leadership depends on context, collaboration and character

This season’s hottest trend takes in all things Japanese - from Macaque to Japandi

The company wants to upend banking but the need to mature is more urgent than ever

In America, lawsuits are the way we make up new rules in a crisis

Many in Washington say Trump’s mini-deal with Beijing was a vehicle for political boasts

The editor of arthistorynews.com welcomes the decision of the National Gallery in London to let visitors photograph works – and hits back at critics who say it will make people look at art in the ‘wrong’ way  

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The FT’s arts writer enjoys the troupe’s dance extravaganza at the Barbican – and explains why the fusion of hip-hop and martial arts might just conquer the world  

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These governments desperately need financial breathing space to fight the pandemic

How Carlo Ferrini went from top consultant to being awarded winemaker of the year three times

‘Minerality is a character that has nothing to do with anything fruity, veggy, oaky, flowery or spicy’

Don’t be snobbish about wine in cans, pouches or cartons. Glass bottles have a far higher carbon footprint

Facebook and Google show resilience through the crisis thanks to uptick in ‘direct response’ ads

Ahead of the Budget, chancellor Sajid Javid has some tough choices to make

The Polish novelist on confronting history and her battles with the nationalist right