Economic Outlook

Twice a year, the OECD Economic Outlook analyses the major trends and forces that shape the short-term economic prospects. It provides in depth coverage of the economic policy measures required to foster growth and stable prices in each Member country.

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OECD Outlook sees weak growth and inflation remaining high

04-Jun-2008

Growth is weakening and inflation is likely to remain high across most OECD countries, according to the Economic Outlook. US activity will stay flat through 2008 while the Euro area economy growth will be restrained by tighter credit and lower export market growth. 

Corporate Net lending: a review of recent trends

07-Dec-2007

Since 2001, OECD corporate net lending has risen sharply. This paper examines the main forces at play behind this run-up and provides some insight into whether and how they might possibly unwind in the future, a process that may already be underway. It shows in particular that, the increase is partly temporary with some of it likely to fade with the cycle and the ongoing adjustments in the financial and housing sectors.
Economics Department Working Paper No. 583.

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How deep is the impact of the recent oil and credit shocks on the productive potential of OECD economies?

Issue No. 83