Boosting employment in post-COVID Finland
by Naomitsu Yashiro, OECD Economics Department In the context of the large economic contraction and debt build-up in the wake… Read More »Boosting employment in post-COVID Finland
Labour markets
Flattening the unemployment curve? Policies to support workers’ income and promote a speedy labour market recovery
by Cyrille Schwellnus, Michael Koelle, Balazs Stadler, OECD Economics Department The spread of COVID-19 across countries and measures taken by… Read More »Flattening the unemployment curve? Policies to support workers’ income and promote a speedy labour market recovery
Addressing labour market challenges in Belgium
By Müge Adalet McGowan, Belgium desk, OECD Economics Department Job creation has lowered the unemployment rate to record low levels… Read More »Addressing labour market challenges in Belgium
Fostering formal sector job creation to further improve living standards in Indonesia
By Christine Lewis, Head of Indonesia Desk, OECD Economics Department The Indonesian economy has grown solidly in recent years, which… Read More »Fostering formal sector job creation to further improve living standards in Indonesia
The UK productivity puzzle through the magnifying glass: A sectoral perspective
Rafał Kierzenkowski, Gabriel Machlica and Gabor Fulop, Economics Department. Labour productivity has flatlined since the global financial crisis, which contrasts with… Read More »The UK productivity puzzle through the magnifying glass: A sectoral perspective
Delivering on the promise of better outcomes for Canadian women
by Andrew Barker, Canada Desk, OECD Economics Department The current Canadian government has declared itself feminist and has taken a… Read More »Delivering on the promise of better outcomes for Canadian women
Enhancing labour-market integration of immigrants in Canada
by David Carey, Head of Canada Desk, OECD Economics Department Canada has long taken in more immigrants relative to its… Read More »Enhancing labour-market integration of immigrants in Canada
The Czech economy is thriving but labour shortages will limit growth
by Falilou Fall, Head of Czech Desk, OECD Economics Department Growth, driven by both internal and external demand, has been… Read More »The Czech economy is thriving but labour shortages will limit growth
The rise of self-employment in the Netherlands: is the “polder model” at risk?
By Mark Baker, Netherlands Desk, OECD Economics Department The Netherlands has experienced a large rise in the number of individuals… Read More »The rise of self-employment in the Netherlands: is the “polder model” at risk?
Helping Americans Work Again
Douglas Sutherland, Senior Economist, US Desk, Economics Department. The economic expansion in the United States is now one of the… Read More »Helping Americans Work Again