Periodical: OECD Observer

The OECD Observer was re-launched with the first issue in 1999. The Observer brings you concise, up-to-date and authoritative analysis of crucial world economic and social issues. At a time when economic stability is under pressure, it is important that there is a source of proudly objective analysis and debate.

The Observer will get to the heart of the questions facing governments, business and NGOs, and provide an opportunity for academics and journalists to gain knowledge and understanding of these issues. Presented just six times a year, clearly and succinctly, without color from personalities or politics, the Observer will present a refreshing, balanced and considered alternative to other current affairs media.

In addition to reporting thoughtfully on important current debates, the Observer will do more: it will act as a catalyst for new discussion and ideas, making it a flag for emerging policy problems.

The Observer will offer insight into topics of wide concern, such as women and jobs, the Japanese economy and fiscal reform in Germany. Readers will also benefit from exclusive reports on the progress of the OECD's work, such as a forthcoming spotlight on taxation.

But words are not all you will get from the new-look Observer. Every article is bolstered by key tables and graphs drawn from the OECD's unrivaled statistical database. You will benefit from the OECD's pivotal position to gather, harmonize and validate statistics from the 29 Member countries to enable truly comparative data to be presented in an easy-to-use form. Every issue of the Observer contains a regular series of economic and social indicators of unsurpassed authority and reliability.

In addition, subscribers will benefit from the highly sought-after annual supplement, OECD in Figures, the original pocket-sized statistical databook. OECD in Figures covers everything from macroeconomic trends to key facts about education, health and science.

To subscribe to the Observer is to tap into the OECD's well of knowledge and expertise. And thanks to the Observer Online, readers gain access to a selection of articles and data in advance of the print edition. The Observer Online also contains hot-links through to the main OECD web site's over 12,000 pages of background information and statistics.

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