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Counter-cyclical economic policy

31-Dec-2010

What changes are needed to make counter-cyclical economic policy more effective in the aftermath of the recent crisis? An important lesson from the severity of the recent recession is that policy in various areas will have to be more prudent during upswings and to build in greater safety margins to be able to react to large adverse shocks.

Global economy : OECD contributes to G20 efforts to bring public finances under control

22-Mar-2010

The OECD has produced a set of recommendations for G20 governments to help them rein in escalating – and some cases unprecedented - levels of public debt.  The recommendations focus on strategy, timing and action and looks at reforms that can strengthen public finances over the longer term. 

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría calls for restoring economic growth path

15-Oct-2008

OECD welcomes the co-ordinated efforts of political leaders and financial authorities to address issues of liquidity, solvency and recapitalisation of the financial system. Looking beyond crisis management, Mr Gurría said the OECD will focus on the structural implications of the financial crisis, including a more holistic culture of risk management, compensation issues, accountable management, and more effective regulation. “We will also make proposals for improved financial education and risk awareness to restore the confidence of consumers of financial services,” he added.

Public spending efficiency: institutional indicators in primary and secondary education

08-Feb-2007

This paper presents composite indicators of the institutional characteristics of primary and lower secondary educational systems for 26 OECD countries collated from a questionnaire. Economics Department working paper 543 by Frédéric Gonand, Isabelle Joumard and Robert Price.

A golden rule for Russia? How a rule-based fiscal policy can allow a smooth adjustment to the new terms of trade

23-Jan-2007

This chapter addresses the challenge that the adjustment to sustained high oil prices poses for macroeconomic management, particularly with respect to competitiveness and inflation. Economics Department Working Paper 537 by Christian Gianella.




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