This paper investigates the relationship linking investment (capital stock) and structural policies.

Empirical research on the drivers of multi-factor productivity (MFP) is abundant at the firm- and industry level but surprisingly little research has been conducted on the determinants of MFP at the macroeconomic level.

Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area

G20 GDP growth stable at 0.9% in first quarter of 2017

The latest OECD Economic Survey of Iceland, to be published on Tuesday 27 June, analyses the factors behind the country’s remarkable economic turnaround as well as steps that can be taken to preserve sustainable and inclusive growth.

Private consumption and investment main drivers of slowdown in OECD GDP growth in first quarter of 2017

International cooperation is now more critical than ever, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said following a G20 Leader’s Summit marked both by controversy but also advances on a range of policies to tackle global challenges.

Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable pace of expansion in the OECD area

OECD unemployment rate stable at 5.9% in May 2017

OECD annual inflation slows to 1.9% in June 2017, driven by energy prices

Stable growth momentum in the OECD area

OECD GDP growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter of 2017

OECD annual inflation nudges up to 2.0% in July 2017

Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area

OECD unemployment rate stable at 5.8% in July 2017

G20 GDP growth accelerates to 0.9% in second quarter of 2017

The world economy has picked up momentum, as expanding investment, employment and trade support synchronised growth across most countries, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

OECD annual inflation picks up to 2.2% in August 2017, driven by food and energy prices

Pick-up in private consumption and investment drives higher OECD GDP growth in second quarter of 2017

OECD CLIs point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area

OECD annual inflation nudges up to 2.3% in September 2017

OECD CLIs continue to point to stable growth momentum

OECD GDP growth slows to 0.6% in third quarter of 2017

OECD sees global economy strengthening, but says further policy action needed to catalyse the private sector for stronger and more inclusive growth

This paper analyses for 34 OECD countries the extent to which the calculation of aggregate multi-factor productivity (MFP) is sensitive to alternative parameterisations.

OECD annual inflation down to 2.2% in October 2017, as energy price inflation slows

Stable growth momentum going forward in the OECD area

G20 GDP growth steady at 1.0% in third quarter of 2017

Redistribution is quantified as the relative reduction in market income inequality achieved by personal income taxes, employees’ social security contributions and cash transfers, based on household-level micro data.

OECD annual inflation picks up to 2.4% in November 2017

Slower private consumption and investment weigh down on OECD GDP growth in third quarter of 2017

Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area

Vacancy for Economist, OECD Economics Department

Vacancy for Senior Economist, OECD Economics Department

Many OECD countries have been facing a prolonged period of low growth and stagnating income of the poorest. This challenges governments’ fiscal redistribution, all the more so in a context where new forms of work are calling into question the effectiveness of traditional social safety nets and population ageing is putting pressure on public finances.

OECD annual inflation slows to 2.3% in December 2017

OECD household income growth continues to lag GDP growth, slowing to 0.2% in third quarter of 2017

OECD household income growth picks up to 0.3% in fourth quarter of 2017 but continues to lag GDP growth

Stable growth momentum in the OECD area

OECD GDP growth slows to 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2017

In Santiago, he will present the 2018 OECD Economic Survey of Chile, alongside Mr. Nicolás Eyzaguirre Guzmán, Minister of Finance of Chile.

In Brasilia, he will present the 2018 OECD Economic Survey of Brazil, alongside Mr. Ilan Goldfajn, Central Bank Governor, Mr. Henrique Meirelles, Minister of Finance, and Mr. Dyogo Oliveira, Minister of Planning of Brazil.

OECD annual inflation slows to 2.2% in January 2018

The global economic expansion is strengthening, as robust investment growth, an associated rebound in trade and higher employment drive an increasingly broad-based recovery, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

G20 GDP growth remains stable at 1.0% in fourth quarter of 2017

Services comprise a growing share of international trade. Yet detailed statistics on which countries trade which services with which partners remain patchy.

OECD annual inflation stable at 2.2% in February 2018

OECD CLIs point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Athens on Monday 30 April 2018 to present the 2018 OECD Economic Survey of Greece, alongside Mr. Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister of Greece.

OECD CLIs continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area