Business Dynamics, Regulation and Performance (STI Working Paper 2004/3)

Building on an earlier study of patterns on firm entry, exit growth and survival (DSTI Working Paper 2004/1), this paper takes a closer look at the role of policies and institutions for firm entry and survival and at the link between new firm creation and economic performance.

The Economic Impact of ICT: Measurement, Evidence and Implications

How precisely does ICT affect economic growth and the efficiency of firms? How well can these impacts be measured? And under which conditions do the impacts of ICT emerge?

Business Dynamics in Europe (STI Working Paper 2004/1)

This study presents evidence on firm entry and exit, growth and survival derived with new data from Eurostat, covering nine European Union member countries.

Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Statement by CIME

This statement by the OECD Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises (CIME) reports on activities undertaken in response to the issues raised by the UN Expert Panel on Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mobilising Investment for Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Istanbul, 11-12 February 2004. The primary objective of this meeting was to better assess the needs of MENA countries, identify priorities in the field of investment, both domestic and foreign, and to develop an outline ...

Cadre pour la transparence de la politique d'investissement

La transparence demeure l’une des principales préoccupations des investisseurs partout dans le monde. Ce « Cadre pour la transparence de la politique d’investissement » a été mis au point afin d’aider les gouvernements des pays Membres et non membres de l’OCDE qui accueillent des investissements à répondre comme il convient à cette préoccupation. Le Cadre comporte quinze questions rédigées à l’intention des responsables de ces

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Enterprise Policy Performance Assessment (EPPA) of South East Europe

Following on from the individual Enterprise Policy Performance Assessments for the countries of South East Europe, this report provides a regional assessment.

Comparing Labour Productivity Growth in the OECD Area: The Role of Measurement

Statistics Working Paper N 8 - 2003/5 - This paper examines how measurement problems affect international comparisons of labour productivity. It suggests that these measurement problems do not significantly affect the assessment of aggregate productivity patterns in the OECD area. However, these problems do influence the more detailed assessment of productivity growth, notably the role of specific sectors and demand components in

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Venture Capital Policy Review: Portugal (STI Working Paper 2003/19)

This paper analyses trends in Portuguese venture capital markets and makes policy recommendations which have been developed through an OECD peer review process.

Venture Capital Policy Review: Spain (STI Working Paper 2003/18)

This paper analyses trends in Spanish venture capital markets and makes policy recommendations which have been developed through an OECD peer review process.