Tag: Structural reform

United we stand divided we fall: the need for greater inclusiveness in Israel

March 11, 2018

By Claude Giorno and Gabriel Machlica, Israel Desk, Economics Department The Israeli economy is strong. The country is enjoying its 15th consecutive year of growth, with GDP increasing on average by 4.0% annually since 2003, i.e. faster than nearly any other OECD country. Unemployment is at historically low level, and the average standard of living … More United we stand divided we fall: the need for greater inclusiveness in Israel

Mexico’s reforms are paying off, but there is much left to do

January 9, 2017

By Sean Dougherty, Mabel Gabriel, Patrick Lenain, and Julien Reynaud, OECD Economics Department The overall economic and social situation has improved in recent years, but important challenges remain, such as high levels of poverty, extensive informality, low female participation rates, insufficient educational achievement, financial exclusion, weak rule of law, and persistent levels of corruption and … More Mexico’s reforms are paying off, but there is much left to do