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United States
Benefits and Wages: United States 2008 - Tax-benefit country chapterpdf,280Kb,English | View long abstract 18-Jan-2010 This “Country Chapter” provides a detailed description of tax and benefit rules in the United States in 2008 and a summary of policy trends. Related documents: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009: United States HighlightsEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2009 This country note, extracted from the STI Scoreboard 2009, explores recent developments in matters relating to innovation, science, technology and globalisation in the United States. Related documents: |
OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for the United StatesEnglish | View long abstract 08-Dec-2009 The United States spent 16% of GDP on health in 2007, much more than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is almost two-and-a-half times higher than the OECD average. Related documents: |
Jobs for Youth/Des emplois pour les jeunes: UNITED STATESEnglish | View long abstract 07-Dec-2009 OECD has launched a series of reports in 16 countries including the US. Each report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work. Also available:Related documents: |
Government at a Glance: Country note for the United Statespdf,513Kb,English | View long abstract 24-Nov-2009 This country note, based on the new biennial publication Government at a glance, provides indicators describing key elements underlying government structure and performance of the United States, from the perspective of revenues, expenditures and employment. |
International Migration Outlook 2009: United States country notepdf,54Kb,English | View long abstract 13-Nov-2009 This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies. Related documents: |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: United Statespdf,218Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook 2009 indicates that the early stages of the economic recovery will be too muted to result in strong job creation. As a result, the US unemployment rate is expected to continue to rise to a little above 10% and to remain at that level through 2010. Related documents: |
Doing Better for Children: Highlights for the United Statespdf,319Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 The United States should spend more on young children and disadvantaged teenagers to improve poor child health, poor basic education and high rates of child poverty, according to the OECD’s first report on child well-being "Doing Better for Children ". Related documents: |
Outcome-focused Management in the United Statespdf,212Kb,English | View long abstract 18-Aug-2009 The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA, the Results Act) established a performance management framework for federal departments and agencies. The framework consists of agency Strategic ... Related documents: |
Countering Uncertainty in Budget Forecastspdf,153Kb,English | View long abstract 13-Aug-2009 Federal budget procedures in the United States require forecasts and projections over several distinct periods of time: short term (18-24 months ahead), medium term (both 5- and 10-year horizons), and ... Related documents: |
