Fixing Finance - Origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform

What caused the global financial crisis, and what direction should the policy reform agenda take? Why did residential mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps explode from around 2004? Adrian Blundell-Wignall discusses the origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform at the New America Foundation on 13 October 2009, as part of the OECD Breakfast Series.

Le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE félicite le Président Obama pour son Prix Nobel de la Paix

Le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE Angel Gurría a salué la décision du Comité Nobel de décerner son Prix de la paix annuel au Président des États-Unis Barack Obama, le qualifiant de "vote significatif en faveur de la paix et de la coopération entre les nations."

Sommet du G20 : Cadre pour une croissance forte, durable et équilibrée

Le Sécrétaire-général M. Gurría a souligné la nécessité de s'accorder sur des objectifs internationaux communs dans des domaines tels que l'innovation et la croissance verte prédisant qu'"ils pourraient devenir l'axe majeur pour l'élaboration du volet structurel du Cadre du G20".

OCDE-G20 : Point sur l’évolution vers un renforcement de la transparence et de la coopération internationale en matière fiscale

M.Angel Gurría a rendu compte auprès du G20 des progrès réalisés vers une plus grande transparence et une coopération international en matière fiscale. Lire le dernier Rapport d'étape faisant état de l'avancée des juridictions dans la mise en place de la norme fiscale internationale.

Why does the United States spend so much more on health than other countries?

The United States spent 16% of its national income (GDP) on health in 2007, which is by far, the highest share in the OECD. This presentation was given by Mark Pearson, Head of OECD Health Division, to the U.S Senate Special Committee on Aging.

OCDE-G20 : Des normes internationales de politique structurelle sont fondamentales pour sortir de la crise

Le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE, M. Angel Gurría, a déclaré que les nouvelles sources d’emploi et de croissance indispensables à une reprise soutenue de l’économie mondiale ne se concrétiseront que si les grandes économies de la planète mettent en place les politiques structurelles adéquates.

Switzerland moves towards substantial implementation of tax information exchange

Switzerland has signed a protocol to its tax treaty with the United States that incorporates the internationally agreed tax information standard. This is the 11th agreement for the exchange of information in tax matters signed by Switzerland that meets the OECD standard. The agreement with the United States continues the trend of agreements signed by Switzerland with its major economic partners. Of its 11 agreements, 10 are with OECD

OECD names former Clinton aide to head its Washington Centre

The OECD has appointed Jill A. Schuker, a former Clinton and Carter Administration official who also has worked on Capitol Hill, in state government and in the private sector, as the new Head of its Washington Centre.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developed countries

In his remarks to the informal ministerial meeting on climate change, Mr. Gurría underlined that the difficult part is working out what exactly is a “fair share” of GHG mitigation in order to reach a successful agreement in Copenhagen.

Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: United States

The OECD Employment Outlook 2009 indicates that the early stages of the economic recovery will be too muted to result in strong job creation. As a result, the US unemployment rate is expected to continue to rise to a little above 10% and to remain at that level through 2010.

Related Documents

• OECD Employment Outlook 2009