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Light's Labour's Lost



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HIGHLIGHTS

OECD Governments Gave €225 Billion in Support to Farmers in 2005, according to Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries - At a Glance: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD | Producer and Consumer Support Estimates Database

Developing Countries Shaping Future of World Agriculture and Trade, says OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook: Press Release | Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

Rising Health Costs Put Pressure on Public Finances, finds OECD in OECD Health Data 2006: Press Release | CD-ROM on Online Bookshop | Database on SourceOECD

Infrastructure to 2030 takes a Long-Term look at Infrastructure Needs and How They Might Be Financed: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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AGRICULTURE/FOOD/FISHERIES

Developing Countries Shaping Future of World Agriculture and Trade, says OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook: Press Release | Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

OECD Governments Gave €225 Billion in Support to Farmers in 2005, according to Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries - At a Glance: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD | Producer and Consumer Support Estimates Database

Agricultural Policy and Trade Reform: Potential Effects At Global, National and Households Levels: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Coherence of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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BUSINESS & MARKETS

Russia Should Do More to Attract FDI Following Rouble Move, says OECD in Investment Policy Review of Russia 2006: Enhancing Policy Transparency: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

FDI into OECD Countries Jumps 27% in 2005: Press Release

OECD Invites Public Comment on Draft Guidelines on the Funding and Benefit Security of Pensions: Announcement

OECD says Japan Needs to be Proactive in Foreign Bribery Cases: Announcement

OECD Recommends Denmark to Toughen Sanctions for Foreign Bribery Offences: Announcement

Foreign Bribery: The Dutch Should Take a More Proactive Stance, says OECD: Announcement

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Caribbean Rim - Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and St. Lucia: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

The Importance of Financial Education: OECD Policy Brief (148 kb)

What is Competition on the Merits? OECD Policy Brief (248 kb)

Competition Law and Policy in Chinese Taipei: OECD Policy Brief (490 kb)

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DEVELOPMENT

DAC News, July 2006 Focuses on Aid to Fragile States: Newsletter

Coherence of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Integrating Human Rights into Development: Donor Approaches, Experiences and Challenges: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

DAC Network on Gender Equality: Negotiating the Economics of Poverty Reduction Strategies: A Reference Guide for the Non-Economist: OECD Issues Brief (194 kb)

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

Lester Brown on Rethinking our Economic Future: OECD Observer Article

US Current Account: Dealing with the Deficit: OECD Observer Article

OECD Work Related to G8 Priorities for 2006 St Petersburg Summit: Web Page

Workshop on Effective Corporate Taxation: Papers

The Latest Issue of OECD Economic Studies includes articles on fertility rates, current account imbalances, levels of productivity, foreign affiliates in OECD economies, and sub-central government fiscal rules: Subscribe on Online Bookshop | Publication on SourceOECD

OECD Economic Surveys released in the past month. Policy Briefs summarising the findings of Surveys released during the past year are available.

OECD Economics Department Working Papers released during the past month:

  • No. 489: The Fiscal Challenge in Portugal (350 kb)
  • No. 490: Factors behind Low Long-Term Interest Rates (697 kb)
  • No. 491: Boosting Competition in Ireland (311 kb)
  • No. 492: Ireland's Housing Boom: What Has Driven It and Have Prices Overshot? (347 kb)
  • No. 493: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: The Long-Run Fiscal Reward of Structural Reforms (428 kb)
  • No. 494: The Rates and Revenue of Bank Transaction Taxes (337 kb)

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ECONOMIC STATISTICS

G7 Merchandise Trade Volume Growth Slows in First Quarter 2006: Quarterly Release

Latest OECD Consumer Prices: Inflation rises to 3.1% in OECD Area: More

Latest Purchasing Power Parities: More

Latest OECD Composite Leading Indicators: Mixed signals for Major Global Economies: More

Latest Standardised Unemployment Rates. Unemployment in the OECD area falls further to 6.1%: More (40 kb)

Quarterly GDP Growth: Quarterly Release | Spreadsheet

Main Economic Indicators for Non-Member Countries: More (183 kb)

IEA Monthly Oil Market Report More

OECD Statistics Portal: Web Site

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EDUCATION

Summary of the OECD Meeting of Education Ministers by the Greek Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs, Marietta Giannakou, Chair of the meeting: Chair's Summary

OECD Showcases Innovative School and College Buildings in the Third Edition of the PEB Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

Fee Education: Interview with Bill Rammell, MP: OECD Observer Article

The Latest Issue of Higher Education Management and Policy includes articles on managing the unmanageable, incorporation, and the professional doctorate: Subscribe on Online Bookshop | Publication on SourceOECD

The Importance of Financial Education: OECD Policy Brief (148 kb)

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EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS

John Sweeney on Why Workers Count: OECD Observer Article

Employment Patterns in OECD Countries: Reassessing the Role of Policies and Institutions: Working Paper (1.51. mb)

From Inactivity to Work: The Role of Active Labour Market Policies: Working Paper

An Age Perspective on Economic Well-Being and Social Protection in Nine OECD Countries: Working Paper (707 kb)

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ENERGY (Also see Nuclear Energy)

China’s Power Sector Reforms: Where to Next? Announcement | Book on SourceOECD | Book on Online Bookshop *

“Light’s Labour’s Lost” – Policies for Energy-Efficient Lighting: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

IEA Commends Danish Energy Efficiency but Advises More Focus on Efficient Transport, Cost-Effectiveness and Market Concentration: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Energy Technology Scenarios and Strategies for a More Secure and Sustainable Energy Future: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

2006 Edition of Energy Statistics of OECD Countries Now Available: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

2006 Edition of Energy Balances of OECD Countries Now Available: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

Environmental and Energy Products: The Benefits of Liberalising Trade: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Latest IEA Oil Market Report: Web Site

IEA Monthly Surveys: Listing

IEA Statistics Web Page Energy Statistics Web Page

IEA Open Bulletin: Newsletter

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ENVIRONMENT

The Social Dimension of Environmental Policy: OECD Policy Brief 171 kb)

The Political Economy of Environmentally Related Taxes: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD *

Celtic Waste: OECD Observer Article

The 16th Addendum to the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals has been released. It includes four completely new test guidelines, revisions of three test guidelines, and a revision to the introduction to Section 2: Publication on Online Bookshop | Publication on SourceOECD *

Environmental and Energy Products: The Benefits of Liberalising Trade: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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HEALTH

Rising Health Costs Put Pressure on Public Finances, finds OECD in OECD Health Data 2006: Press Release | CD-ROM on Online Bookshop | Database on SourceOECD

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INDUSTRY & SERVICES

Innovation and Growth in Tourism shows how business models are evolving because of innovation: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Valuation and Exploitation of Intellectual Property: Working Paper (541 kb)

Council Working Party on Shipbuilding to Resume Work: Information Note

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INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Games World, or Why Do People Go Online? OECD Observer Article

Digital Broadband Content Strategies and Policies: Report (992 kb)

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NUCLEAR ENERGY

Nuclear Energy Data 2006: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

NEA News, 2006 Issue 1: Web Site

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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT/GOVERNANCE

The New Rural Paradigm: Policies and Governance: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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SCIENCE/INNOVATION

Valuation and Exploitation of Intellectual Property: Working Paper (541 kb)

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TAXATION

Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments: Current Status of the Project

Workshop on Effective Corporate Taxation: Papers

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TRADE

Agricultural Policy and Trade Reform: Potential Effects At Global, National and Households Levels: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Environmental and Energy Products: The Benefits of Liberalising Trade: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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TRANSPORTATION

Reducing NOX Emissions on the Road: Announcement

Road Accidents in 2004: Web Page

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URBAN, RURAL, AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Coherence of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

The New Rural Paradigm: Policies and Governance: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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