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Economic projections for the US, Japan & Euro areapdf,697Kb,English | View long abstract 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. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD forecasts a protracted economic slowdown in US, Japan and Euro areaEnglish | View long abstract 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. Also available: |
OECD Secretary-General congratulates U.S. President-elect Barack ObamaEnglish | View long abstract 07-Nov-2008 OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has written to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama congratulating him on his election victory and stating the Organisation’s commitment to working closely and productively with his Administration. Also available: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of the United Statespdf,134Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: United Statespdf,246Kb,English | View long abstract 21-Oct-2008 This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for the United States, with global trends among OECD countries. Related documents: |
The US Physician Workforce: Where Do We Stand?pdf,718Kb,English | View long abstract 15-Oct-2008 Richard A. Cooper This review surveys trends in physician supply in the United States from 1980 to the present with particular attention to the participation of International Medical Graduates. |
Statement by OECD Secretary-General to the International Monetary and Financial CommitteeEnglish | View long abstract 11-Oct-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General As the financial crisis deepens and spreads, a decisive policy action is needed to restore confidence and restart the flow of credit, according to Mr.Gurría. Also available:Related documents: |
Nurse Workforce Challenges in the United States: a new OECD Health Working Paperpdf,440Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Oct-2008 Linda H. Aiken and Robyn Cheung The United States has the largest professional nurse workforce in the world numbering close to 3 million but does not produce enough nurses to meet its growing demand. A shortage of close to a million professional nurses is projected to evolve by 2020. |
Statement by the Secretary-General of the OECD on the financial crisis and its aftermathEnglish | View long abstract 23-Sep-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes and supports the systemic rescue plan for financial markets announced by the US Government, which he says will contribute to stabilizing the U.S. and world economies. |
Quantifying the effect of financial conditions on US activityEnglish | View long abstract 15-Sep-2008 Stéphanie Guichard and David Turner This paper constructs a broad measure of financial conditions for the United States which suggests that since the onset of the credit crisis there has been a marked tightening in financial conditions, despite a substantial easing of policy rates and a depreciation of the dollar. Also available: |
