Does fiscal decentralisation strengthen social capital? Cross-country evidence and the experiences of Brazil and Indonesia

This paper tests the hypothesis that, by giving people more voice in the government decision-making process, fiscal decentralisation fosters social capital, measured in terms of interpersonal trust.

Seminar: Beyond the crisis - Returning to sustainable growth in Latin America, 24 November 2010

This seminar brings together policy makers from Latin America and economists from academia, international organisations and the private sector to discuss policies that would help Latin American countries to strengthen their growth potential.

Growth and Sustainability in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa

Growth and Sustainability in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa is based on the proceedings of a conference, organised by the OECD, on the growth performance of these large emerging-market economies.

Long-term growth and policy challenges in the large emerging economies

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Seminar: Growth performance and sustainability in the enhanced engagement countries

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The bank lending channel of monetary transmission in Brazil: A VECM approach

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