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Who’s busiest: working hours and household chores across OECD

12-Apr-2011

Mexicans work longer days than anyone else in OECD countries while Belgians work the least. These are among the insights in latest Society at a Glance, which gives an overview of social trends and policy developments in OECD countries.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2006: Removing obstacles to employment for women

02-Mar-2006

Female participation rates remain below the OECD average for all except the under-thirties. Cultural attitudes and low educational attainment among older women are factors, but policy settings play a role as well.

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