Maintaining and reinforcing achievements in Costa Rica
Stepping up structural reform efforts would be the best way to respond to challenges to reinforce achievements and seize new opportunities.
education
A new aggregate measure of human capital: Linking education policies to productivity through PISA and PIAAC scores
By Balázs Égert, Christine de la Maisonneuve and David Turner, OECD Economics Department. While human capital is widely regarded as a key driver… Read More »A new aggregate measure of human capital: Linking education policies to productivity through PISA and PIAAC scores
Building back better: enhancing equal access to opportunities for all
by Laurence Boone, Aida Caldera Sanchez, Nikki Kergozou, Stefano Scarpetta As some G20 countries are gradually re-opening their economies after… Read More »Building back better: enhancing equal access to opportunities for all
Speeding up economic catch-up in the BRIICS with better governance and more education
by Yvan Guillemette, Macroeconomic Analysis Division, Economics Department Economic research has established that a large part of income disparities between… Read More »Speeding up economic catch-up in the BRIICS with better governance and more education
Slovakia…it’s time to invest in the future
by Gabriel Machlica, Slovak Republic Desk, OECD Economics Department The Slovak Republic continues to exhibit robust economic performance. International competitiveness… Read More »Slovakia…it’s time to invest in the future
Raising skills holds the key to higher living standards and well-being in Portugal
by Sonia Araujo, Country Studies Branch, OECD Economics Department For each hour worked Portugal produces about half of the output… Read More »Raising skills holds the key to higher living standards and well-being in Portugal
Mind the gapS: boost early childcare education and care in Costa Rica
By Alberto González Pandiella, Economist, SDD, OECD Economics Department Costa Rican well-being indicators are comparable or even above the OECD… Read More »Mind the gapS: boost early childcare education and care in Costa Rica
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
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