Economic Situation, Analysis and Projections

The Department's macroeconomic work is based on continual monitoring of events and economic policies in Member countries as well as outside the OECD area, including regular projections of short- and medium-term developments. An assessment and outlook is published biannually.

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Estimating a supply block for Poland

02-Apr-2008

The supply side framework and related measures of output and unemployment gaps play a leading role in the OECD analysis of short term conjunctural conditions and long term determinants of growth. To allow such diagnoses for Poland, this paper develops a comprehensive supply block in accordance with the OECD approach.

Need for policy stimulus stronger in US than in Europe, says OECD's interim assessment

20-Mar-2008

Inflation in US and Europe is at uncomfortable levels as economies slow, the OECD says in its latest interim assessment. But in contrast to the US, the near-term outlook for the euro area does not point to the need for policy stimulus.

Economic Survey of Denmark 2008

19-Feb-2008

After several years of strong growth, the economy shows signs of overheating. This should be counteracted via prudent fiscal policy and labour market reforms. Boosting employment is also vital given Denmark's ambitious, but costly, welfare priorities in areas like healthcare. Finally, reducing the distortions from high marginal tax rates must be a key priority, this report argues.

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Economic Outlook

This Economic Outlook, published 6 December 2007, presents the latest economic analysis and projections for major economies.

Issue No. 82