This paper explores the extent to which “zombie” firms – defined as old firms that have persistent problems meeting their interest payments – are stifling labour productivity performance.

This paper explores the extent to which “zombie” firms – defined as old firms that have persistent problems meeting their interest payments – are stifling labour productivity performance.

Well-known global companies such as Google, Apple and Amazon of the digital era as well as more traditional ones of the likes of BMW, L’Oreal and Nestlé have recorded impressive productivity gains over the 2000s as they created more and more revenue per employee. At the same time, aggregate productivity growth in the OECD – that reflects the performance of all businesses not just the few most successful ones – has stagnated.

With persisting slower growth worldwide and in China, over-capacity in some heavy industry sectors, declining profitability, and intensifying competition from other, lower-cost emerging economies, corporate behaviour in China needs to change and focus more on efficiency and sustainability.

A key priority in China’s "new normal" period -- where returns on investment are slackening -- is corporate governance, which could lead to enhanced productivity by a better management of resources at the firm level.

This paper investigates if higher public spending in education and better teacher qualifications are related to student’s performance, using data from Saber 11, a national standardized test conducted by Instituto Colombiano para la Evaluación de la Educación.

Chile’s export growth has disappointed over the past two decades. In particular, exports of goods and services - in volume - have only grown at 1.1% annually over 2009-17 and at around 2.0% for non-copper products and services, compared to 4.2% in the average Latin American country.

This paper exploits a new database that is unique in its scale and scope containing detailed information on over two million projects carried out by one million firms that benefited from the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund in 25 EU member countries during the multi-annual financial framework 2007-2013.

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has released peer review reports assessing the tax systems of 13 jurisdictions for information exchange.

As part of continuing efforts to boost transparency by multinational enterprises (MNEs), Brazil, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Latvia signed today the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country reports, bringing the total number of signatories to 49.

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.

This Guide provides concrete recommendations of high impact reforms to simplify the processes of business start ups, construction permits, property registration, procurement, and to upgrade regulatory transparency and efficiency in the management of formalities in Mexico.

OECD Task Force on Charting Illicit Trade

Intergovernmental fiscal frameworks usually reflect fundamental societal choices and history and are not foremost geared towards achieving economic policy objectives. Yet, like most institutional arrangements, fiscal relations affect the behaviour of firms, households and governments and thereby economic activity.

This workshop served to discuss how benchmarking and measuring regulatory performance can help advance a regulatory policy at the sub-national level.

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

The Municipality of Hermosillo in Mexico shows a 12% progress in the implementation of OECD recommendations to simplify formalities to boost entrepreneurship and create employment.

The second progress report in the implementation of regulatory improvement actions shows a 52% progress for the Municipality of Hermosillo.

The tramitesmetepec.mx website organises formalities by “life events”, facilitating the search of information for citizens and entrepreneurs, and reducing the cost of regulatory compliance.

Hermosillo scores 96% in implementing the recommendations of the Guide on improving the regulatory quality of formalities at the municipal level

Measuring regulators’ performance can strengthen the contribution of regulatory policies to sustainable growth and development. While measuring a regulator’s performance is a fundamental function of a “world class” regulator, it is challenging, starting with the definition of what should be measured and including the attribution of outcomes to regulators’ actions and the availability of robust and evidence-based evaluation

Better access to and use of public sector information (PSI), including open government data, are inter-related parts of the shift towards knowledge-based economies, and drivers of innovation, growth and employment. PSI can be used directly to generate products and services, and it contributes in a wide variety of ways to improving efficiency and productivity across the economy (including within the public sector).

Chile has established itself as a regional leader and has been rapidly closing the gap with other OECD countries in the field of digital government.

OECD will measure the impact of digitalising the Mexican Social Security Institute formalities and guide future efforts on simplification

The 2017 edition of the OECD E-Leaders meeting will discuss how governments can best adapt to the growing role of advanced technologies in service delivery. Delegates will discuss the implications of the digital transformation in governments, including the skills base, the data infrastructure and approaches to the commissioning of ICT goods and services.

This report provides an overview of national practices towards performance evaluation and management of state-owned enterprises in 11 Asian economies: Bhutan, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria increased to 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 from 7698000 DZD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria averaged 3249412.99 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 and a record low of 541826 DZD Million in 1995. This page provides - Algeria Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Portugal decreased to 3783 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3800.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Portugal averaged 3082.52 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3800.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2062.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Portugal Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Qatar decreased to 71809 QAR Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 78618 QAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Qatar averaged 67063.71 QAR Million from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79190 QAR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 53360 QAR Million in the second quarter of 2017. This page provides - Qatar Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Macedonia decreased to 130242.22 MKD Million in 2018 from 135317.85 MKD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Macedonia averaged 84941.86 MKD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 143495.57 MKD Million in 2016 and a record low of 34716 MKD Million in 2001. This page provides - Macedonia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Mozambique increased to 180258 MZN Million in 2018 from 160318.20 MZN Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Mozambique averaged 114632.95 MZN Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 225550.60 MZN Million in 2014 and a record low of 35600.80 MZN Million in 2004. This page provides - Mozambique Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tunisia increased to 19566 TND Million in 2018 from 18138.70 TND Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tunisia averaged 10073.96 TND Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 19566 TND Million in 2018 and a record low of 2634.80 TND Million in 1990. This page provides - Tunisia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Burkina Faso decreased to 1704.80 XOF Billion in 2018 from 2098.90 XOF Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Burkina Faso averaged 777.54 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2098.90 XOF Billion in 2017 and a record low of 244.50 XOF Billion in 1990. This page provides - Burkina Faso Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Sudan decreased to 1377.70 Million SSP in 2016 from 1884.20 Million SSP in 2015. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Sudan averaged 2852.02 Million SSP from 2008 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 4811.30 Million SSP in 2008 and a record low of 1377.70 Million SSP in 2016. This page provides - South Sudan Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Uganda increased to 31617.40 UGX Billion in 2018 from 28381.10 UGX Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Uganda averaged 13049.15 UGX Billion from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 31617.40 UGX Billion in 2018 and a record low of 1160 UGX Billion in 1997. This page provides - Uganda Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Iran decreased to 197000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 369000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Iran averaged 76337.90 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 385000 IRR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 10115.11 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cambodia increased to 14019.50 KHR Million in 2018 from 13213.80 KHR Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Cambodia averaged 6664.71 KHR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 14019.50 KHR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1525.40 KHR Million in 1998. This page provides - Cambodia Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 288261.59 AED Million in 2018 from 317161.34 AED Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the United Arab Emirates averaged 219873.02 AED Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 340110.84 AED Million in 2015 and a record low of 100944.50 AED Million in 2001. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tanzania increased to 46636420.57 TZS Million in 2018 from 40376818.06 TZS Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Tanzania averaged 18506901.44 TZS Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46636420.57 TZS Million in 2018 and a record low of 5401791.47 TZS Million in 1998. This page provides - Tanzania Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kosovo increased to 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 from 1827.20 EUR Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kosovo averaged 1461.87 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 979.90 EUR Million in 2008. This page provides - Kosovo Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Lebanon increased to 16173.87 LBP Billion in 2018 from 15073.70 LBP Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Lebanon averaged 12802.43 LBP Billion from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16173.87 LBP Billion in 2018 and a record low of 7742.69 LBP Billion in 2004. This page provides - Lebanon Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services PMI in Australia decreased to 27.10 points in April from 38.70 points in March of 2020. Services PMI in Australia averaged 50.03 points from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 63 points in June of 2018 and a record low of 27.10 points in April of 2020. The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Services Index (Australian PSI®) is a leading indicator of services activity in the Australian economy. The Australian PSI is a seasonally adjusted national composite index based on the diffusion indices for sales, orders/new business, deliveries, inventories and employment with varying weights. An Australian PSI® reading above 50 points indicates that services activity is generally expanding; below 50, that it is declining. The distance from 50 is indicative of the strength of the expansion or decline. Results are based on a sample of around 200 companies each month. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Performance Services Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Bangladesh increased to 8005.33 BDT Million in 2019 from 7043.96 BDT Million in 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Bangladesh averaged 4814.65 BDT Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8005.33 BDT Million in 2019 and a record low of 2511.29 BDT Million in 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Palestine increased to 989.50 USD million in the third quarter of 2019 from 988.80 USD million in the second quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Palestine averaged 571.62 USD million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 989.50 USD million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 365.60 USD million in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Palestine Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Oman decreased to 7418.40 OMR Million in 2018 from 7847.70 OMR Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Oman averaged 5076.07 OMR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8517.30 OMR Million in 2014 and a record low of 1681.10 OMR Million in 2000. This page provides - Oman Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 38851.50 KGS Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 41555.80 KGS Million in the first quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kyrgyzstan averaged 29895.45 KGS Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 69959.60 KGS Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 5731 KGS Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Turkmenistan increased to 21.41 USD Billion in 2018 from 20.87 USD Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Turkmenistan averaged 8.18 USD Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 21.41 USD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 2.81 USD Billion in 2004. This page provides - Turkmenistan Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased to 6173830 BAM THO in 2018 from 5487096 BAM THO in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 5059443.33 BAM THO from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6173830 BAM THO in 2018 and a record low of 4044439 BAM THO in 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bosnia And Herzegovina Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kuwait increased to 10706.10 KWD Million in 2018 from 10541.90 KWD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kuwait averaged 2485.83 KWD Million from 1964 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10706.10 KWD Million in 2018 and a record low of 96 KWD Million in 1964. This page provides - Kuwait Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Montenegro decreased to 331525 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 377332 EUR Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Montenegro averaged 221593.23 EUR Thousand from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 377332 EUR Thousand in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 125180 EUR Thousand in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Montenegro Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.