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Economic projections for the US, Japan & Euro area

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13-Nov-2008

Jørgen Elmeskov, Director, Policy Studies Branch, Economics Department

Ahead of November 25th's publication of the OECD’s next "Economic Outlook", Jørgen Elmeskov presents the latest GDP and inflation projections for the Euro area, Japan and the United States. 

OECD forecasts a protracted economic slowdown in US, Japan and Euro area

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13-Nov-2008

Economic activity is expected to fall in the US, in the Euro area and in Japan next year as OECD countries enter a protracted slowdown. Watch the news conference to present GDP, inflation and unemployment forecasts for the three economies ahead of the G20 summit on the financial crisis.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Japan

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27-Oct-2008

This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses.

Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Japan

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21-Oct-2008

 This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Japan, with global trends among OECD countries.

International Migration Outlook 2008: Japan country note

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10-Sep-2008

This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies.

Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - Japan

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09-Sep-2008

This note contrasts key findings for Japan with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges.

Japan's economic challenges

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17-Jul-2008

Randall Jones, OECD Observer n° 268

Japan's recent expansion is now under threat and more reforms are needed, but how?

Producer and Consumer Support Estimates, OECD Database 1986-2008

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04-Jul-2008

This database is a complement to the annual report Agricultural Policies in OECD countries: Montoring and Evaluation. It provides detailed information on Producer support estimates and Consumer support estimates in the Excel format.

Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countries

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02-Jul-2008

Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook.

Employment Outlook 2008 - How does Canada compare ?

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02-Jul-2008

The OECD Employment Outlook takes an annual look at key issues in employment. This document  highlights findings from the Employment Outlook Edition 2008 relevant to Canada.