The euro area sovereign debt crisis highlighted important weaknesses in the euro area design. Fiscal policy did not build sufficient buffers before the crisis, which forced some countries to tighten fiscal policy too rapidly during the downturn to restore market confidence in sovereign borrowing.

The euro area sovereign debt crisis has exposed important flaws in the design of the Economic and Monetary Union, especially when it comes to dealing with macroeconomic shocks.

The paper examines the possible design and macroeconomic stabilisation properties of a euro area unemployment benefits re-insurance scheme using annual historical data from 2000 to 2016.

Brazil’s economic growth has been supported in recent years by important government investment and social programmes that mobilise resources across the country. These programmes could help Brazil to meet its goals of sustaining economic growth and fostering social development, while reducing regional disparities.

Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables

In collaboration with the Federal Government of Germany, the OECD organised four workshops at the International Regulatory Reform Conference (IRRC) 2013 in Berlin. The workshops focused on the use of cost-benefit analysis in governmental decision making, as well as on the role of key actors of regulatory governance in the regulatory policy cycle: Parliaments, regulatory agencies and audit offices.

Brazil’s economic growth has been supported in recent years by important government investment and social programmes that mobilise resources across the country. These programmes could help Brazil to meet its goals of sustaining economic growth and fostering social development, while reducing regional disparities.

Italy’s policy of fiscal consolidation and growth-friendly structural reforms has substantially improved its economic prospects, but the adverse sentiment that the country has faced in the sovereign bond market over the past years has deep roots.

This International Roundtable will provide a platform for policy dialogue on addressing the challenges of ageing societies.

Despite progress in the past decade, financial markets in Colombia remain relatively small and shallow. In particular the banking system suffers high intermediation costs, which limit constrains access to finance by households and firms.

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.

Mayors and ministers gathered for the 6th OECD Roundtable concluded that the solution to climate change will happen in cities. National governments alone will not be able to tackle environmental challenges, sustainable development should include cities and their governments as main stakeholders. Creating sustainable cities is a global agenda and Habitat III is an opportunity to shape the global urban agenda for the next 20 years.

This event to be held on 21 June 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal, will discuss the preliminary findings of the OECD project "Resilient Cities" and share cities' experience on enhancing resilience.

This paper exploits firm-level data from the ORBIS database to assess international tax planning by multinational enterprises (MNEs).

Governments have responded differently to new demands on them since the global crisis, with many raising spending on social services, some trimming public sector employment and most stabilising day-to-day running costs at a lower level.

Tokyo, Japan - 24-25 October 2012 - Participants at this meeting shared practical experiences taking into account the concentrated ownership structure of companies in the region.

Moscow, Russia - 25-26 October 2012 - discussions at this meeting addressed topics related to corporate governance and listing requirements in Russia.

The recent scandal over the use of horsemeat in readymade meals that has shaken the entire European continent has revealed not only the complexity and opacity of our food supply chain, but also–and above all–the shortcomings of European food law.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 5-6 June 2013 - This meeting served as an opportunity to better understand the particular features and challenges associated with equity market developments worldwide and in particular, corporate governance policies and practices and their relationship to equity market growth in Asia.

Mumbai, India - The 2014 Roundtable focused on improving public supervision and enforcement in Asia, the governance and performance of listed SOEs, risks and opportunities for family-owned business groups and the revision of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action.

29-30 October, Bangkok - The 2015 Roundtable will focus on family-businesses in Asia, institutional investors, disclosure of beneficial ownership and control. It will also discuss the progress made so far in implementing the Roundtable's recommendations.

17 September 2016, Washington DC - This event brought together legal practitioners and experts to focus on how international standards on responsible business conduct are impacting legal practice as well as how legal tools can be used to strengthen ethical business practices throughout global supply chains.

9 December 2016, Paris: Held on International Anti-Corruption Day, this roundtable provided an opportunity for governments, the private sector, civil society, and the media, to reflect on the liability of legal persons following more than 15 years of work by the OECD Working Group on Bribery to promote its application for foreign bribery.

19 December 2016, Paris: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this roundtable convened a wide range of stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business, civil society, and academia involved in working with the Guidelines.

The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards.

Tokyo, Japan - 19-20 October 2017: The 2017 roundtable took place on 19-20 October in Toyko, Japan. This event provides a unique platform to analyse progress and address remaining challenges with respect to the corporate governance framework in Asian economies.

On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, this roundtable focused on the impact of the Convention 20 years on, the impact of the Convention on major emerging economies not yet party to the Convention, and the detection of foreign bribery.

The Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable was established in April 2000 in order to facilitate public and private sector policy dialogue by providing a forum for the exchange of experiences.

The International Partnership against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), a recently established multi-stakeholder platform, agreed to set up three taskforces to help tackle corruption in sport at its meeting at the OECD in Paris on 14 to 15 December 2017.

Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 2.83 GBP Million in February from 2.07 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & in the United Kingdom averaged 0.40 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.05 GBP Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 0 GBP Million in December of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Vegetable Plaiting Material.

Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts, Plant Parts Prepared in the United Kingdom decreased to 192.86 GBP Million in February from 212.25 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts, Plant P in the United Kingdom averaged 123.78 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 254.15 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 57.46 GBP Million in September of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts, Pla.

Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 6.07 GBP Million in February from 6.02 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds in the United Kingdom averaged 2.38 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.40 GBP Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 0.56 GBP Million in September of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Pr.

Imports - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts Prepared in the United Kingdom decreased to 220.92 GBP Million in February from 248.63 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts Pr in the United Kingdom averaged 159.74 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 295.67 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 69.44 GBP Million in February of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts.

Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore decreased to 10.80 SGD Million in March from 23.18 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore averaged 18.56 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32.19 SGD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 10.80 SGD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes.

Exports - Fixed Vegetable Fats & Oils Crude Refined in Singapore increased to 13.65 SGD Million in March from 10.19 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports - Fixed Vegetable Fats & Oils Crude Refine in Singapore averaged 23.33 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 71.21 SGD Million in October of 2011 and a record low of 7.57 SGD Million in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Fixed Vegetable Fats & Oils Crude Refi.

Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables in Singapore increased to 33.41 SGD Million in March from 33.14 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables in Singapore averaged 30.60 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.21 SGD Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 18.22 SGD Million in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables.

Imports of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats in Japan increased to 12655.68 JPY Million in March from 9101.87 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats in Japan averaged 6613.62 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14940.82 JPY Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 1845.59 JPY Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats.

Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan increased to 20630.83 JPY Million in March from 14499.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan averaged 16235.87 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24488.37 JPY Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 10663.08 JPY Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, N.

Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils & Fats in Japan increased to 17774.27 JPY Million in March from 12719.42 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils & Fats in Japan averaged 9253.30 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20916.36 JPY Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 2646.27 JPY Million in August of 1987. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils & Fats.

Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials in Australia increased to 57 AUD Million in March from 55 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials in Australia averaged 26.36 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65 AUD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 6 AUD Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials.

Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils, Fats & Waxes in Australia increased to 61 AUD Million in March from 55 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils, Fats & Waxes in Australia averaged 33.80 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82 AUD Million in March of 2016 and a record low of 5 AUD Million in March of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Animal & Vegetable Oils, Fats & Waxes.

Imports of Vegetables & Fruit in Australia increased to 239 AUD Million in March from 227 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Vegetables & Fruit in Australia averaged 106.11 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 279 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 19 AUD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Vegetables & Fruit.

Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi in Mexico increased to 3949 USD THO in March from 3799 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi in Mexico averaged 3250.48 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7422 USD THO in May of 2019 and a record low of 1456 USD THO in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi.

Imports - Vegetable Saps And Extracts, Pectic Substances in Mexico increased to 18169 USD THO in March from 10863 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Saps And Extracts, Pectic Subs in Mexico averaged 11461.34 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21239 USD THO in June of 2014 and a record low of 5479 USD THO in December of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Saps and Extracts, Pectic Su.

Imports of Vegetable Products, Nesoi in Mexico increased to 1249 USD THO in March from 481 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Vegetable Products, Nesoi in Mexico averaged 523.66 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1303 USD THO in July of 2019 and a record low of 38 USD THO in April of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Products, Nesoi.

Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetable Products in Mexico increased to 1305 USD THO in March from 604 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetable in Mexico averaged 636.92 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1377 USD THO in January of 2019 and a record low of 70 USD THO in April of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Vegetab.

Imports- Vegetable Materials Used Primarily In Brooms Or Brushes in Mexico remained unchanged at 0 USD THO in March from 0 USD THO in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Materials Used Primarily In.

Imports - Turntables, Record Players, Cassette Players in Mexico decreased to 1720 USD THO in March from 2235 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Turntables, Record Players, Cassette Pla in Mexico averaged 6238.55 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13539 USD THO in April of 2015 and a record low of 1720 USD THO in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Turntables, Record Players, Cassette P.

Imports of Edible Vegetable Oil (incl. Palm Oil) in China increased to 509000 USD THO in April from 370100 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Edible Vegetable Oil (incl. Palm Oil) in China averaged 361242.98 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1125864 USD THO in December of 2012 and a record low of 23304 USD THO in May of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Edible Vegetable Oil (incl. Palm Oil).