Current weak labour productivity growth in many OECD countries reflects historically weak contributions from both total factor productivity (TFP) growth and capital deepening.

Slow productivity growth in advanced economies holds back income gains and therefore improvements in well-being.

Low interest rates prevailing in many advanced economies in recent years have already helped to lower the debt servicing burden, but government debt and interest payments remain large in many OECD countries. Could a further reduction in interest payments be attained by "locking-in" current low interest rates?

The Netherlands is likely to be one of the European countries that is going to be significantly affected by the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the European Union (Brexit).

Canada is one of the OECD economies delivering the best outcomes for its citizens, especially in regards to self-reported well-being, personal security and health status. Canada is also undertaking several programmes to foster inclusive growth – with respect to childcare benefits, gender equality and social housing.

Greater international integration has modified the transmission channels and the impact that external shocks have on domestic economies via increased trade openness and exposure to global financial developments.

OECD household income up 0.7% in first quarter of 2018, outpacing GDP growth

OECD household income growth slows to 0.3%, lagging behind GDP growth in second quarter of 2018

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed Brazil’s further engagement with the Organisation’s world-leading global education assessment programme (PISA) during a signing ceremony in Brasilia with Brazil’s Minister for Education Aloízio Mercadante.

Our collaboration with Brazil began more than 20 years ago. Since then, Brazil’s participation has grown and highlights the importance that Brazil attaches to helping lead – and shape – the OECD’s work.

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.

Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) GDP will shrink by between 0.9% and 1% in 2016, according to the latest estimates, the second consecutive year of negative growth and a rate of contraction the region has not seen since the early 1980s. According to the Latin American Economic Outlook 2017, the region should recover in 2017, but with modest GDP growth of between 1.5% and 2%, below expected growth in advanced economies.

Chicago is at a tipping point: despite economic strengths, it faces considerable challenges to compete in the “Premier League” of world-class cities, warns the OECD’s review of the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Region.

G20 Finance Ministers have welcomed a new OECD/G20 framework designed to help governments develop financial strategies for disaster risk management.

Restoring fiscal sustainability is a major challenge in Slovenia. Yet, the performance in terms of expenditure control is poor and public expenditure on social spending increased briskly during the crisis, significantly more than on average across the OECD.

The OECD participated in this annual event held in Stockholm (1-5 September 2013) where two major reports "Water Security for Better Lives" and "Water and Climate Change Adaptation: Policies to Navigate Uncharted Waters" were launched by the OECD's Secretary-General, Angel Gurría.

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 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.

This blog, written by David Satterthwaite with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), discusses what indicators are needed in order to assess the quality of life of the urban poor.

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.

Life expectancy, air quality, safety and other indicators of well-being can vary dramatically within countries, depending on which region you live in. Looking beyond national averages is vital to get an accurate picture of quality of life and to guide local government policy.

Webinar presenting OECD’s and UNEP’s Compendium of Best Practices in Green Public Procurement

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.

Mexico has become a frontrunner in a short time in making government data publicly accessible, but it now needs to put this wealth of digital information to use to foster innovation and benefit the Mexican economy and society, according to a new OECD report.

The global economy remains in a low-growth trap. In our latest Interim Economic Outlook global GDP growth is set to remain flat around 3% in 2016 and improve modestly to 3.2% in 2017.

Your zip code matters – but not only to get your mail. It determines your chances of going to a good school, finding a well-paid job, breathing clean air or even living longer. Our day-to-day experience of life is essentially local, and this is precisely where governments and citizens can make a difference. Blog by OECD's Soo-Jin Kim.

The Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA) has devoted its 9th Annual Conference to opening direct channels of discussion on experiences, methodologies and innovative practices in the process of optimization of public administration in the Western Balkans.

It is hardly surprising that rising inequality has translated into growing political disaffection, anti-market sentiment and disenchantment with globalisation. In such a context, we desperately need to take action to promote inclusive growth and restore public confidence in the power of policymakers to improve people’s lives.

The first generation of those born into the internet age is already joining the workforce and yet the internet still manages to disrupt. The phenomenon of fake news is one of the by-products of digital transformation and it is worth taking a look at what is new, and not so new, and how it fits in to the rest of what some are calling the “post-truth world”.

This publication catalogues national practices that illustrate implementation of aspects or elements of competitive neutrality and highlights examples of challenges that may be encountered.

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed the passage into law of Latvia's “Public Persons Enterprises and Capital Shares Governance Law”.

Conventional wisdom holds that countries with lower taxes attract higher levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). At first glance, this intuitive assumption seems to be supported by the evidence but is this true?. Pierre Poret, Deputy Director of the OECD Financial and Enterprise Affairs Directorate takes a closer look.

8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide.

In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved requires sustained collaboration among industry, government, worker organisations and civil society. This project promotes such collaboration as well as the harmonisation of existing standards in the sector.

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.

The gig economy is changing how labour is taxed, affecting employers, workers and public finances. This is why.

From introducing equal inheritance rights in 1878, Finland continues to earn it's reputation as a global pioneer of gender equality.

17 March- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called for a more co-ordinated response to the spiraling coronavirus fallout. "We have never been in a problem this big with a type of enemy like this one," OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria said in an interview from Paris on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."

Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany decreased to 1707822 EUR THO in February from 1911655 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany averaged 1040179.84 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2116911 EUR THO in September of 2019 and a record low of 391696 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Wearing Apparel.

Wages High Skilled in Sweden increased to 36100 SEK/Month in 2018 from 34900 SEK/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Sweden averaged 34325 SEK/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36100 SEK/Month in 2018 and a record low of 32400 SEK/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Employment in Sweden increased by 0.30 in December of 2019. Employment Change in Sweden averaged 0.20 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.10 percent in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of -1 percent in the second quarter of 1993. In Sweden, employment change refers to the quarterly change in the number of persons who work for pay or profit, or perform unpaid family work. Estimates include both full-time and part-time employment. This page provides - Sweden Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Weapons Sales in Romania decreased to 2 USD Million in 2014 from 108 USD Million in 2013. Weapons Sales in Romania averaged 32.03 USD Million from 1971 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 173 USD Million in 1984 and a record low of 0 USD Million in 2011. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

GDP From Transport in Sweden decreased to 43627 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 44126 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Sweden averaged 36505.93 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44661 SEK Million in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 24672 SEK Million in the first quarter of 1983. This page provides - Sweden Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sweden 10Y Bond Yield was -0.09 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Sweden Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 13.87 in March of 1990. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Imports of Sunflower-seed Oil , Usd CMLV in Russia increased to 0.20 USD Million in February from 0.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports of Sunflower-seed Oil , Usd CMLV in Russia averaged 50.77 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 255.20 USD Million in December of 1995 and a record low of 0.10 USD Million in January of 2013. Russia accounts for Imports of Sunflower-seed Oil , Usd using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Imports of Sunflower-seed Oil , Usd CMLV.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Sweden stands at 21.40 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Sweden averaged 34 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60.10 percent in 1989 and a record low of 21.40 percent in 2019. In Sweden, 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 Sweden. This page provides - Sweden Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Starts in Sweden increased to 14.10 Thousand units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 8.90 Thousand units in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Starts in Sweden averaged 10.42 Thousand units from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 Thousand units in the fourth quarter of 1971 and a record low of 1.53 Thousand units in the first quarter of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Starts in Israel increased to 12774 units in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12584 units in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Starts in Israel averaged 11219.95 units from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23491 units in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of 6913 units in the fourth quarter of 2002. In Israel, Housing Starts are measured by the total number of dwellings' construction started. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Starts in Turkey increased to 9195 units in December from 5557 units in November of 2019. Housing Starts in Turkey averaged 7394.34 units from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39137 units in December of 2010 and a record low of 1250 units in January of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.