The tax on immovable property recently started to regain its former significance, but the tax yield still remains low, with slightly more than 1% of GDP and wide variation across countries.

Improving public sector efficiency can help to meet two conflicting objectives: ensuring fiscal consolidation and maintaining room for growth-friendly spending.

Healthcare costs are rising so fast in advanced economies that they will become unaffordable by mid-century without reforms, according to a new OECD report.

Recent reforms have made pension systems more financially sustainable and pensioners have higher living standards than ever before. But future generations are likely to find their pension entitlements much less generous than today’s and many may face a serious risk of pensioner poverty, according to a new OECD report.

TThe economic literature suggests that a revenue-neutral shift of tax revenues from income taxes to property taxes would increase GDP per capita in the medium term. This paper analyses for Ireland the consequences of such a shift in the tax mix.

Japan must make revitalising growth its number one priority with reforms to boost productivity and encourage more women and older people into jobs to compensate for its rapidly shrinking labour force, according to the OECD.

Middle Eastern and North African countries should press ahead with further economic and structural reforms to boost flagging trade and investment, restore public trust and create jobs for the region’s young population, the OECD told ministers from the region today.

The third version of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Reference Guide provides the most relevant examples, references and resources to help readers inform themselves on key PPP topics.

The OECD was invited to assess key elements of the Second Irish Public Service Reform Plan (PSRP 2014-2016), with a view to informing future public service reform efforts in Ireland.

Middle Eastern and North African countries should reform the governance of their state-owned enterprises to bring about greater public accountability and improve their efficiency, according to a new OECD report.

This paper examines shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties in light of comparative analysis of advanced systems of corporate law; considers the impact of allowing shareholder claims for reflective loss on key characteristics of the business corporation; and explores possible responses by different categories of investors to the availability of shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties.

Paris, 12 March 2018 - The fourth annual OECD Investment Treaty Conference addressed treaty shopping -- a controversial investment treaty issue of policy interest for many governments and stakeholders -- and explored tools to help interested governments improve their investment treaty policies.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 71.32 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil averaged 110.08 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 515.78 USD Million in July of 2011 and a record low of 0.51 USD Million in July of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Unmanufactured & Refuse Tobacco in Brazil increased to 3637.20 USD Million in April from 115.76 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Unmanufactured & Ref in Brazil averaged 142.16 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3637.20 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 3.97 USD Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Unmanufactured &.

Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany decreased to 1054938 EUR THO in February from 1070574 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany averaged 983376.94 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2012245 EUR THO in July of 2008 and a record low of 299836 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum.

Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany decreased to 1530383 EUR THO in February from 1826492 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany averaged 1622274.97 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2902669 EUR THO in April of 2013 and a record low of 543399 EUR THO in September of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum.

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 Refined Petroleum Products and Coke in France decreased to 395 EUR Million in March from 552 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Refined Petroleum Products and Coke in France averaged 754.85 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1562 EUR Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 314 EUR Million in November of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Refined Petroleum Products And Coke.

The benchmark interest rate in Lebanon was last recorded at 6.75 percent. Interest Rate in Lebanon averaged 6.50 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.39 percent in October of 2019 and a record low of 4.66 percent in February of 2011. Beirut reference rate on USD. This rate allows the banks, after the addition of the cost of the fiduciary process and the profitability of the banks, to set the best debtor interest rate. This page provides - Lebanon Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Refined Product in India increased to 5.93 TONNE Million in March from 5.03 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Exports of Refined Product in India averaged 5.33 TONNE Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.74 TONNE Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 3.74 TONNE Million in April of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of Refined Product.

Imports of Refined Oil Product in India increased to 3.92 TONNE Million in March from 3.62 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Imports of Refined Oil Product in India averaged 1603.27 TONNE Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 113642 TONNE Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 1.33 TONNE Million in June of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Imports of Refined Oil Product.

Imports - Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, & Fittings Therefor in Mexico increased to 119823 USD THO in March from 111029 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, & Fittings Therefo in Mexico averaged 116857 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 136344 USD THO in August of 2018 and a record low of 92620 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, & Fittings There.

Imports - Soybean Oil & Its Fractions, Refined Or Not in Mexico increased to 14174 USD THO in March from 10621 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Soybean Oil & Its Fractions, Refined Or in Mexico averaged 14638.38 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27162 USD THO in January of 2017 and a record low of 5272 USD THO in September of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Soybean Oil & Its Fractions, Refined O.

Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor in Mexico increased to 22531 USD THO in March from 21589 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor in Mexico averaged 18440.73 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24303 USD THO in May of 2019 and a record low of 13649 USD THO in September of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor.

Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value) in China decreased to 3514600 USD THO in April from 3992600 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value) in China averaged 1120002.66 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6250300 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 26202 USD THO in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value).

Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil in China decreased to 885300 USD THO in April from 1049200 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil in China averaged 1093009.40 USD THO from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4513291 USD THO in July of 2008 and a record low of 58310 USD THO in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil.

Candidates at Wharton among those protesting over diminished educational experience

Colombia seeks $1bn in funds as UN aid appeal falls well short of target

With the exodus set to continue, the strains on Bogotá and other governments are set to intensify

Government warns of ‘restructuring’ in return for rescue funding

Proposal successfully passes committee stages on the way to plenary vote

Mismanagement and corruption leave some of nation’s biggest teams on brink of collapse

My portfolio is down about 35 per cent, but I’m sticking with my small-cap heroes 

Advanced equipment can detect problems 75 days before they occur

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

Although it suffers from lack of independence, it should be fixed rather than scrapped

An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform

The Futurists’ fervent belief in progress heralded disaster; now we worry about what the future will bring. But the FT’s arts writer finds grounds for optimism – and an unexpectedly hippy vibe – at a London ideas festival  

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Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. 

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Plea for increased humanitarian help has gone unanswered and funding is set to be cut further

You will not keep a diverse workforce unless its members feel they are fully part of the organisation

Finance minister Paulo Guedes has had his liberal economic agenda sidelined by emergency measures

European Commission and MEPs warn regulator over watering down Priips performance scenarios decried as misleading

Georgian once mooted as next deputy prime minister, takes on top co-ordinating role

Big-name investors such as Elliott and Caxton act on concerns over debasement of money

Banning computers from ‘lock-ups’ forces rethink on how markets respond

London bourse’s transformative acquisition is facing more scrutiny than expected

Business being bought from Blackstone-led consortium has lost ground to Bloomberg

Nikkei 225 average drops 16 per cent over the week amid broad pandemic-linked sell-off