Is Mexico a new ‘China’?
By Sean M. Dougherty, Head of the Mexico Desk, OECD Economics Department. China’s spectacular growth during the 1990s and early 2000s… Read More »Is Mexico a new ‘China’?
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Tackling the productivity paradox: The OECD Global Forum on Productivity
Catherine L. Mann, OECD Chief Economist and Head of the Economics Department, and Andrew W. Wyckoff, Director, OECD Directorate for… Read More »Tackling the productivity paradox: The OECD Global Forum on Productivity
Fiscal policy in the euro area: in the current juncture, don’t apply sanctions
By Alvaro Pina, Head of European Union and Euro Area Desk, Country Studies Branch, OECD Economics Department Tomorrow the… Read More »Fiscal policy in the euro area: in the current juncture, don’t apply sanctions
Revisiting policy options for more jobs
by Alain De Serres, Head of Division, and Peter Gal, Economist Structural Surveillance Division, Policy Studies Branch, OECD Economics Department… Read More »Revisiting policy options for more jobs
Norway, higher education could deliver more for less
by Vassiliki Koutsogeorgopoulou , Economist, OECD Economics Department Norway’s predominately public and tuition-free tertiary education system has encouraged participation and… Read More »Norway, higher education could deliver more for less
Germany’s economic performance is strong but productivity and investment need a boost
By Andres Fuentes, Head of German Desk, OECD Economics Department The German economy has steadily recovered from the 2008 global… Read More »Germany’s economic performance is strong but productivity and investment need a boost
The UK’s heart is wobbling but there are good reasons to Remain in the Union
By Rafal Kierzenkowski and Nigel Pain, OECD Economics Department Membership of the European Union contributes to the economic prosperity of… Read More »The UK’s heart is wobbling but there are good reasons to Remain in the Union
Boosting Canada’s productivity through greater small business dynamism
By David Carey, Head of Canada Desk, Country Studies Branch, OECD Economics Department A dynamic small business sector can heighten competition… Read More »Boosting Canada’s productivity through greater small business dynamism
The risks in Canada’s unusual housing market(s)
By Peter Jarrett, Head of Division, Country Studies, OECD Economics Department Local housing markets are presently highly disparate in Canada. While… Read More »The risks in Canada’s unusual housing market(s)
Structural reforms for more inclusive growth in Greece
by Christian Daude, Senior Economist, Office of the Chief Economist, OECD Economics Department (former head of the Greek Desk) The Greek… Read More »Structural reforms for more inclusive growth in Greece