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Boosting EU productivity through a stronger Single Market

By Martin Borowiecki and Federico Giovannelli, Economics Department Strengthening productivity remains a key challenge Productivity has grown more slowly in… Read More »Boosting EU productivity through a stronger Single Market

Accelerating the EU’s green transition

By Martin Borowiecki, Economics Department The EU’s Green Deal aims at achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Reaching this target… Read More »Accelerating the EU’s green transition

What is driving the spike in inflation dispersion in the euro area and how should policy react?

Inflation dispersion has surged and could raise further, complicating macroeconomic policy. This requires reforms to make the euro area more resilient.

For a more resilient and cohesive Europe

By Filippo Gori and Álvaro Pina, OECD Economics Department The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated Europe into a recession of unprecedented nature… Read More »For a more resilient and cohesive Europe

Europe must act now to prepare the aftermath of the pandemic crisis

by Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist and Alvaro S. Pereira, Director, Economics Department Country Studies Branch, OECD We are currently… Read More »Europe must act now to prepare the aftermath of the pandemic crisis

Right here, right now: The quest for a more balanced policy mix

Laurence Boone, Chief Economist, OECD and Marco Buti, Director General, DG Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission After years of… Read More »Right here, right now: The quest for a more balanced policy mix

Do negative interest rates in the euro area hurt bank profitability?

Jan Stráský and Hyunjeong Hwang, OECD Economics Department The recent decision of the European Central Bank (ECB) in September 2019… Read More »Do negative interest rates in the euro area hurt bank profitability?

Global growth is weakening: coordinating on fiscal and structural policies can revive euro area growth

by Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist The global expansion is continuing to lose steam, and faster than anticipated a few… Read More »Global growth is weakening: coordinating on fiscal and structural policies can revive euro area growth

La Croissance est à son pic, la négociation d’un atterrissage en douceur s’annonce délicate

‌Laurence Boone, Chef économiste de l’OCDE L’économie mondiale traverse des zones de turbulences. La croissance du PIB mondial est élevée,… Read More »La Croissance est à son pic, la négociation d’un atterrissage en douceur s’annonce délicate

Growth has peaked: Challenges in engineering a soft landing

by Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist The global economy is navigating rough seas. Global GDP growth is strong but has… Read More »Growth has peaked: Challenges in engineering a soft landing