Accounting for the Self-Employed in Labour Share Estimates: The Case of the United States (OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Paper 2011/4)

This paper investigates a more refined method to impute the labour income of the self-employed in the United States. The proposed estimation is followed by an analysis of how adjusted total labour income might impact the value of the labour share of output.

Digital Identity Management for Natural Persons: Enabling Innovation and Trust in the Internet Economy - Guidance for Government Policy (OECD Digital Economy Paper 186)

This report explains why digital identity management is fundamental for the further development of the Internet economy. It also provides guidance for digital identity strategies that support innovation across the public and private sectors while enhancing security, privacy and trust online.

Terms of Reference for the Review of the OECD Guidelines Governing the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Data Flows of Personal Data (OECD Digital Economy Paper 185)

These terms of reference articulate a shared view among OECD members about key aspects of the current context for privacy protection and provide orientation for further work on the review of the OECD Privacy Guidelines in light of changing technologies, markets and user behaviour and the growing importance of digital identities.

Opening Japan: Comparisons with Other G20 Countries and Lessons Learned from International Experience (OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Paper 2011/2)

This paper aims to assess the openness of the Japanese economy and to show how policies promoting openness are conducive to long-term growth.

Virtual Worlds: Immersive Online Platforms for Collaboration, Creativity and Learning (OECD Digital Economy Paper 184)

This report provides an overview of the potential benefits but also limitations of virtual worlds for enhancing collaboration, creativity, and learning across society.

Fibre Access – Network Developments in the OECD Area (OECD Digital Economy Paper N° 182)

The report examines the use of fibre to provide local access networks for the provision of broadband access.

Next Generation Access Networks and Market Structures (OECD Digital Economy Paper N° 183)

This report focuses on developments in broadband market structures emerging from the deployment of high-speed broadband services and the policy and regulatory implications.

National Broadband Plans (OECD Digital Economy Paper N° 181)

This report examines broadband plans across the OECD area, providing an overview of common elements and goals in those plans. An annex to this report contains references and links to the plans.

La protection de la vie privée et ses mutations : 30 ans après les lignes directrices de l'OCDE

Ce document (en anglais) rappelle l’influence des lignes directrices de l’OCDE et examine le paysage actuelle de la protection de la vie privée, en se concentrant sur les activités économiques. Il identifie les défis actuels pour protéger la vie privée et souligne un certain nombre d’initiatives.

International Mobile Data Roaming (OECD Digital Economy Paper 180)

Analysis of pricing plans at 68 operators in the 34 OECD countries reveals extremely high average roaming charges and points to a strong case for new consumer protection and empowerment measures, according to this report.

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