Mark Keese

Mark Keese, who has Australian and German nationality, is a Senior Economist in the Employment Analysis and Policy Division in the Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs at the OECD.  He is currently in charge of the OECD's thematic review of policies to improve labour market outcomes for older workers.

Mr. Keese has been at the OECD since 1985, during which time he has worked on a variety of macro-economic and labour market issues including: productivity modelling and measurement; labour markets in transition in Eastern Europe; low pay and earnings mobility; minimum wages; and the quality of service sector jobs. He was also a member of the taskforce that developed the OECD’s Jobs Strategy.

Prior to joining the OECD, Mr. Keese worked as an economist with the Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet where he was responsible for analysing short-term economic trends, forecasting and providing policy advice.

His published works include articles on labour markets in transition countries, earnings inequality, minimum wages, and ageing and employment policies.

Mr. Keese has an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Adelaide.