OECD Economic Studies is the twice-yearly journal of the Economics Department of the OECD. It features articles in the area of applied macroeconomics and statistical analysis, generally with an international or cross-country dimension. This edition features articles on poverty dynamics in six countries; determinant of health outcomes; what works among active labour market policies; estimating prudent budgetary margins; health improvements vs. population ageing; and revisiting real social spending.
