Reducing inequality while boosting economic growth is possible, says OECD

Countries can use labour market reforms, more targeted tax and transfer systems and better education policies to simultaneously curb the income gap between rich and poor while boosting economic growth.

Quarterly National Accounts - Contributions to GDP growth - Third Quarter 2011, OECD

Private consumption was the main contributor for the OECD as a whole, adding 0.3 percentage point, with net exports and gross fixed capital formation each contributing 0.2 percentage point.

Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs), OECD, January 2012

The assessment is little changed compared to last month for most countries, but the CLIs for Japan, United States and Russia are showing stronger signs of a positive change in momentum and remain above long-term trend.

OECD Economic Survey of Chile launches Tuesday 17 January 2012

The OECD’s latest economic survey of Chile, to be published on Tuesday 17 January 2012, discusses the country’s recovery from the global economic crisis and looks at the major challenges as growth slows worldwide.

Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 5 January 2012

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 3.1% in the year to November 2011, compared with 3.2% in the year to October 2011.

ОЭСР: экономика России восстанавливается, но процесс модернизации необходимо ускорить

По мнению ОЭСР Российской Федерации, необходимо стимулировать процесс модернизации экономики для обеспечения долгосрочного развития страны и решения проблем, связанных с неравномерным распределением доходов.

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Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs), OECD, December 2011

Composite leading indicators point to a slowdown in economic activity in all major economies, but with some variation in the strength of the slowdown across countries.

The Russian economy is recovering, but faster modernisation needed, OECD says

The Russian Federation must further modernise its economy to meet long-term development and income inequality challenges, according to the OECD. A combination of sound macroeconomic management, improved business climate, effective social policies and greater energy efficiency is required.

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• ОЭСР: экономика России восстанавливается, но процесс модернизации необходимо ускорить

OECD Economic Surveys of the Russian Federation and Israel to be released on Monday 12 December 2011

The OECD will publish its latest Economic Surveys of the Russian Federation and Israel on Monday 12 December 2011.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes Italian government measures to strengthen public finances

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the measures adopted by the Italian government to address fiscal sustainability while boosting growth and equity.