Norway… time to prune farm subsidies?
By Philip Hemmings, Head of Norway Desk, OECD Economics Department Norway puts a high priority on maintaining high levels of… Read More »Norway… time to prune farm subsidies?
Public spending efficiency in the OECD
by Richard Dutu and Patrizio Sicari, OECD Economics Department The falling ratios of workers to retirees in many OECD countries are… Read More »Public spending efficiency in the OECD
The economic consequences of Brexit: A taxing decision
by Rafal Kierzenkowski, Head of the UK Desk, OECD Economics Department Membership of the European Union has contributed to the… Read More »The economic consequences of Brexit: A taxing decision
Improving local infrastructure investments in Poland
by Antoine Goujard, Economist, Poland Desk, OECD Economics Department Over the last decade, Poland has significantly upgraded its infrastructure network,… Read More »Improving local infrastructure investments in Poland
Vocational education after transition in Poland
by Nicola Brandt, Head of Poland Desk, OECD Economics Department Adapting vocational education to the needs of a market economy… Read More »Vocational education after transition in Poland
Ireland…trading in the global talent pool.
by David Haugh, Head of the Ireland Desk, OECD Economics Department Passing through Dublin airport’s sparkling, spacious Terminal 2, sprinkled… Read More »Ireland…trading in the global talent pool.
Does monetary policy increase income and wealth inequality?
by Rory O’Farrell, Łukasz Rawdanowicz, and Kei-Ichiro Inaba, Macroeconomic Policy Division, OECD Economics Department As asset prices have risen in… Read More »Does monetary policy increase income and wealth inequality?
High household debt: A threat to financial and economic stability?
by Christophe André, Senior Economist, Country Studies, OECD Economics Department The Great recession has revived interest in the links between… Read More »High household debt: A threat to financial and economic stability?
Birds of a feather do business together
by Jean-Marc Fournier, Economist, Public Economics Division, OECD Economics Department Numerous international agreements and free trade areas have reduced trade… Read More »Birds of a feather do business together
Brazil: A tale of two industries or how openness to trade matters
by Jens Arnold Senior Economist, Head of the Brazil Desk, OECD Economics Department Brazil has a large and diversified industrial… Read More »Brazil: A tale of two industries or how openness to trade matters