FINANCE: Solving Europe's banking and debt crisis

Europe's sovereign debt crisis has exposed structural weaknesses in economic governance that now threaten the entire euro region. Efforts to reinforce public finances and preserve the currency union must go further than solutions proposed to date.

ECONOMY: The evolving paradigm

The history of economic policymaking has been marked by a succession of “paradigms” defining the goals of economic policy and the instruments used to attain them. OECD Chief Economist Pier Carlo Padoan looks at where we go from here.

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.

Towards a positive legacy of a terrible crisis

The New Year has begun under a shroud of economic uncertainty with flagging growth, growing inequality, persistent unemployment and troubled government finances in most of the world’s largest economies. In his editorial for the 2012 OECD Yearbook, Angel Gurría sets out a vision for the year ahead.

European Union: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of the European Commission' Permanent Representative to the OECD.

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What is RSS?

This page contains introductory information on what RSS is and how it works. It also contains a link to the list of RSS links/feeds available at the OECD.

Facing facts

As we start a new year, we are mindful at the OECD that data has a way of focusing the mind and holding up a mirror to our lives. The OECD Factbook 2011 - 2012 is a treasure trove of data. Test out some fast facts that might surprise you, and could even impress your dinner guests.

United Kingdom: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of the United Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the OECD, Ambassador Nicholas BRIDGE.

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Tackling inequality

It may be true that money can’t buy you happiness, but this only applies if you have enough money to meet your basic needs – a home, food, clothes for your family, education for your children. What happens when that basic equation breaks down and millions see no hope of improving their lot?

Spain: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of Spain's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

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• Web site for the Delegation of Spain to the OECD