United States

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Statistical Profile of the United States

The country statistical profiles include a wide range of indicators on economy, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, information and communication, labour, migration, R&D, trade and society.

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The United States (2011), DAC Peer Review

The United States is the world’s largest development and humanitarian donor by far. Its recent renewed ambition of global leadership on development is supported by new strategic orientations and ways to deliver development co-operation

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Why is US health spending so high?

Health spending in the United States is much higher than in other OECD countries. The United States spends two-and-a-half times more than the OECD average health expenditure per person.

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OECD Washington Centre

The OECD Washington Centre serves as regional contact in North America for the full range of OECD activities, from the sales of publications, to inquiries from the media, to liaison with governments, parliaments, business, labour and civil society.

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OECD and the US: Working together for a stronger, cleaner, fairer economy

How has the US helped shape OECD work in the context of the crisis? In what ways can OECD support the US global and domestic agenda to build a stronger, cleaner and fairer economy?

The United States and the OECD

This document sets out when the United States joined the OECD, what its permanent delegation does, and the benefits of OECD membership.

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