Strengthening institutions to improve the prosperity of all Mexicans

June 12, 2019

By Sonia Araujo and Lisa Meehan, Mexico Desk, OECD Economics Department Why are some countries wealthier than others? There is increasing recognition that the economic success of nations depends on well-functioning institutions (see, for example, Acemoglu and Robinson, 2012). Institutions provide a framework that shape economic incentives, thus influencing decisions in a multitude of areas, … More Strengthening institutions to improve the prosperity of all Mexicans

Le temps de travail en France : comment expliquer sa faiblesse relative ?

June 3, 2019

par Antoine Goujard, Bureau France, Département économique de l’OCDE Le temps de travail en France : comment expliquer sa faiblesse relative ? Les débats sur le temps de travail font rage et les statistiques diffèrent d’une étude à l’autre. Ce blog clarifie les statistiques sur le temps de travail sous trois angles : le nombre d’heures travaillées, bien … More Le temps de travail en France : comment expliquer sa faiblesse relative ?

Competition in the digital age

May 31, 2019

Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist, Chiara Criscuolo, OECD Science and Technology Directorate, and James Mancini, OECD Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs Digital technologies have the potential to bring huge benefits in terms of productivity, jobs and ultimately living standards. At the same time, consumers will gain access to new, innovative, and cheaper products. However, … More Competition in the digital age

Latvia: Working towards stronger and more inclusive growth

May 29, 2019

by Naomitsu Yashiro, Latvia Desk, OECD Economics Department Latvia is a dynamic economy that joined the OECD in 2016. It has enjoyed strong economic performance in recent years and its macroeconomic policy is sound. Nevertheless, Latvia’s per capita GDP is still only about a half of the average level of high income OECD countries (Figure … More Latvia: Working towards stronger and more inclusive growth

América Latina: las perspectivas económicas repuntan levemente pero se requieren reformas para impulsar la productividad y disminuir desigualdades

May 21, 2019

Alvaro S. Pereira (Director) y mesas de países latinoamericanos, Departamento de Economía, Directorado de estudios de países, OCDE Hace un año, la OCDE advirtió sobre el riesgo que las incertidumbres comerciales y políticas dañen de manera significativa la economía mundial y contribuyan aún más a la creciente división entre la gente. Un año después, el … More América Latina: las perspectivas económicas repuntan levemente pero se requieren reformas para impulsar la productividad y disminuir desigualdades

A fragile global economy needs urgent cooperative action

May 21, 2019

by Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist A year ago, the OECD warned about how trade and policy uncertainties could significantly damage the world economy and further contribute to the growing divide between people. A year later, global momentum has weakened markedly and growth is set to remain subpar as trade tensions persist. Trade and investment … More A fragile global economy needs urgent cooperative action

Urge una cooperación internacional para enfrentar una frágil economía mundial

May 21, 2019

par Laurence Boone, OECD Economista en Jefe Hace un año, la OCDE advirtió sobre el riesgo que las incertidumbres comerciales y políticas dañen de manera significativa la economía mundial y contribuyan aún más a la creciente división entre la gente. Un año después, el impulso adquirido a nivel mundial se ha debilitado notablemente y se … More Urge una cooperación internacional para enfrentar una frágil economía mundial

La fragilité de l’économie mondiale exige de toute urgence un effort de coopération

May 21, 2019

Par Laurence Boone, Cheffe économiste de l’OCDE Il y a un an, l’OCDE avait alerté sur le fait que les incertitudes entourant les échanges mondiaux et l’action publique pouvaient être très préjudiciables à l’économie mondiale et contribuer à creuser un peu plus encore la fracture entre les citoyens. Un an plus tard, la dynamique économique … More La fragilité de l’économie mondiale exige de toute urgence un effort de coopération

Statistical Insight: men’s employment more dependent on trade than women’s

May 7, 2019

by Fabienne Fortanier, OECD Statistics and Data Directorate Concerns are growing that globalisation may have created a few big winners at the expense of many losers. This has stimulated efforts to analyse how trade can be made  to Work for All, for example by focusing on the skills and occupations of affected workers. However, there … More Statistical Insight: men’s employment more dependent on trade than women’s

A renewed strategy to boost growth and well-being in Mexico

May 2, 2019

by Sonia Araujo and Lisa Meehan, Mexico Desk, OECD Economics Department The Mexican economy has benefited from strong fundamentals. A strong macroeconomic policy framework has underpinned moderate growth, in the face of a number of shocks the economy has experienced in the recent past. Monetary policy has successfully tamed inflation and prudent fiscal policy has … More A renewed strategy to boost growth and well-being in Mexico