Economic Situation, Analysis and Projections

The Department's macroeconomic work is based on continual monitoring of events and economic policies in Member countries as well as outside the OECD area, including regular projections of short- and medium-term developments. An assessment and outlook is published biannually.

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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. 

Economic Survey of Denmark 2008

19-Feb-2008

After several years of strong growth, the economy shows signs of overheating. This should be counteracted via prudent fiscal policy and labour market reforms. Boosting employment is also vital given Denmark's ambitious, but costly, welfare priorities in areas like healthcare. Finally, reducing the distortions from high marginal tax rates must be a key priority, this report argues.

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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