Sources & Methods of the OECD Economic Outlook

The OECD Economic Outlook provides a twice yearly assessment of economic trends, prospects and policies in OECD countries. It is the joint work of the staff of the Economics Department.

The "Sources and Methods" is regularly updated as data sources change and new methodologies are adopted.

• Projection methods
• On policy assumptions
• On model use
• Database inventory 
• Annex Tables 
• References
• Housing permits as an advance indicator of housing investment 

If you are looking specifically for explanations of words, abbreviations or concepts, please consult the Glossary.

The Economics Department Working Papers are available for downloading.