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Navigation tip: this heading lists OECD-wide documents in chronological order. Select a country, topic or department under "Browse" on the left of your screen, then choose "Publications and Documents". This will narrow your search.
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pdf,253Kb,English | View long abstract
02-Jul-2009
So far, Austria has weathered the global financial crisis better than other OECD countries. Even so, it is entering its worst recession in half a century. Moreover, its strong economic links with Central ...
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01-Jul-2009
Slovenia has achieved a significant economic catch-up toward the OECD average GDP per capita without creating any major imbalances. This catch-up has been set back by the financial turmoil, which poses ...
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pdf,185Kb,English | View long abstract
30-Jun-2009
The economic downturn affecting the global economy since mid-2008 has turned into a jobs crisis. As a result, following many years of continuous increase, labour migration to the OECD has started to decline. ...
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pdf,463Kb,English | View long abstract
29-Jun-2009
The world economy is being buffeted by several shocks. The United Kingdom, like most OECD economies, is in a deep recession. House prices have fallen after an extended period of large increases which left many households over-extended.
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pdf,207Kb,English | View long abstract
24-Jun-2009
Innovation is an important component of economic development and productivity growth. Indeed, governments are aware that one of the ways they can begin to pull themselves out of the current financial and economic crisis is to invest in innovation.
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pdf,357Kb,English | View long abstract
17-Jun-2009
Italy is facing a difficult period. The economy is in a sharp recession, mainly because of external developments linked to the global financial crisis, and there is great uncertainty about the strength ...
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pdf,197Kb,English | View long abstract
06-Jun-2009
In recent decades, expanding economic activity has been accompanied by growing concerns about climate change, energy security and scarcity of natural resources. While industries are showing greater interest ...
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pdf,274Kb,English | View long abstract
14-May-2009
Estonia grew faster than most emerging market economies during 2000‑07, but it is now in a severe recession. While the initial reversal of GDP growth was caused by a collapse of domestic demand, at the current juncture Estonia is vulnerable to external shocks as well.
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pdf,239Kb,English | View long abstract
10-May-2009
Only a year ago Africa’s economic growth prospects seemed historically bright. But what effect has the global crisis had? The international environment facing Africa1 has turned decisively negative. GDP in the OECD countries is expected to contract by 4.3% in 2009 and to be virtually flat in 2010.
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pdf,306Kb,English | View long abstract
29-Apr-2009
The French economy has not escaped the severe recession gripping all developed countries. After ending the year 2008 with a sharp decline, output is likely to contract further during the rest of this year, and prospects for 2010 remain highly uncertain, despite the many stimulus plans at home.
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