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Tax: Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide
15 January 2019 In 2016, corporate tax revenues accounted for 13.3% of total tax revenues on average across the 88 jurisdictions for which data is available, a new OECD report and database, Corporate Tax Statistics, shows. At the same time, the average combined statutory tax rate fell from 28.6% in 2000 to 21.4% in 2018, the data show.
Read moreMigration: International co-operation vital to improve integration of refugees
11 January 2019 Countries should increase their co-operation to deal more effectively with inflows of humanitarian migrants, a new OECD report says. The rise in the refugee population in OECD countries has had a highly concentrated impact in geographical and demographic terms, but also on the type of services placed under pressure, the report finds.
Read moreTax: Revenues continue to rise with further shift towards corporate and consumption taxes
5 December 2018 Tax revenues in advanced economies have continued to increase, with taxes on companies and personal consumption representing an increasing share of total tax revenues, according to OECD Revenue Statistics 2018. The OECD average tax-to-GDP ratio rose slightly in 2017, to 34.2%, compared to 34.0% in 2016, the report says.
Read moreEmployment: Changing world of work needs new jobs strategy
4 December 2018 Governments need to do more to help workers and firms adapt to the fast-changing world of work and drive inclusive growth, according to the new OECD Jobs Strategy. New evidence reveals relatively good performances among countries that promote job quantity, quality and inclusiveness, the report says.
Read morePensions: Improvements to pension systems have made them better placed to deliver
3 December 2018 Improvements in the design of pension systems over the last decade in OECD countries have made them more financially sustainable and governments should now focus on ensuring they provide people with an adequate retirement income, the OECD Pensions Outlook 2018 says.
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Inequality puts our world at risk
In many OECD countries, inequalities are at their highest levels in 30 years and are widening. What are the effects, and the policy responses? See our story on inclusive growth.
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