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Statistical Profile of the European Union

More than 100 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare with other OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row.

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Economic Survey of Euro Area 2010

The euro area is recovering from a severe recession. The build-up of large economic, fiscal and financial imbalances poses a major challenge. A new cross-cutting approach to these policy areas, together with structural reforms, is now required to make national economies more ...

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A market perspective on the European sovereign debt and banking crisis

Europe has been beset by an interrelated banking crisis and sovereign debt crisis. Bond spreads faced by Greece and Ireland, and to a lesser extent Portugal followed by Spain, have increased. This paper explores these issues from the perspective of ...

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Minimising risks from imbalances in European banking

The euro area financial system took excessive risks during the global credit boom, which in some countries led to an unsustainable increase in credit, higher asset prices and housing booms.

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Better Regulation in Europe - The EU 15 project

The EU Better Regulation project is a partnership between the OECD and the European Commission. It draws on the initiatives for Better Regulation promoted by both organisations over the last few years.

European Union and the OECD

The Commission of the European Union (EU) takes part in the work of the OECD, in accordance with the Supplementary Protocol to the Convention on the OECD. This participation goes well beyond that of a mere observer.

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