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United Kingdom
OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: North of England, UK (Policy Brief)13-Oct-2008 Regional innovation systems are important for two main reasons. First, strong dynamics of innovation generation in regions are crucial for achieving national innovation policy objectives; and second, innovation performance can contribute to improving the overall economic competitiveness of individual regions by increasing the productivity of firms. |
The Dynamics of Social Asssistance Receipt: Measurement and Modelling Issues, with an Application to Britain (OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Paper No. 67)pdf,596Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Oct-2008 Lorenzo Capellari and Stephen P. Jenkins There is interest in learning about the factors associated with the chances of moving into receipt or of moving off receipt of social assistance benefit. This paper models the dynamics of social assistance benefit receipt in Britain using data from the British Household Panel Survey, waves 1–15. Related documents: |
Isle of Man signs tax information pact with United Kingdom29-Sep-2008 The Isle of Man and the United Kingdom announced that they have signed a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 11 the number of such agreements entered into by the Isle of Man. |
OECD Secretary-General delivered a speech at the “Financial Times – World Energy Council Energy Leaders Summit” in Londonfrom 15-Sep-2008 to 16-Sep-2008 During this summit, key players of the energy industry, governments and the financial world discussed the issue of investment opportunities in clean energy businesses. |
International Migration Outlook 2008: United Kingdom country notepdf,328Kb,English | View long abstract 10-Sep-2008 This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies. Also available:Related documents: |
Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - United Kingdompdf,280Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Sep-2008 This note contrasts key findings for the United Kingdom with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges. Related documents: |
