The work of the Economics Department relates to issues of both a macroeconomic and a structural character, and in particular on the interaction between structural and macroeconomic policies and developments.

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China - Economic Survey: Strong growth but increased social spending needed

02-Feb-2010

With the help of massive government stimulus action, China is now leading the world economy out of recession, according to a new OECD report. Already the world’s second largest economy, China could well overtake the United States to become the leading producer of manufactured goods in the next five to seven years, it says.

A bird’s eye view of OECD housing markets

03-Feb-2010

For a great part of the 2000s, buoyant housing markets have contributed to sustained economic activity in most OECD countries. But many markets overheated and the collapse of the US subprime mortgage market has been at the epicentre of a deep financial and economic crisis.

The automobile industry in and beyond the crisis

27-Jan-2010

This paper considers the role of the automobile industry in the current cycle. It shows that the industry is economically important and its cycle is intertwined with business cycles.

Chile - Economic Survey: Securing growth and tackling inequality remain key challenge

27-Jan-2010

Chile, now on the path to becoming the OECD’s newest member, is emerging from recession relatively fast on the back of government stimulus measures and a rebound in copper export prices, says the latest Economic Survey of Chile.

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