19 November 2013 The global economy is expected to continue expanding at a moderate pace over the coming two years, but policymakers must ensure that instability in financial markets and underlying fragility in major economies are not allowed to derail growth, according to the Economic Outlook. Watch the live webcast. Read more
14 November 2013 The global economic crisis has undermined trust in government. Today only four out of ten citizens in OECD countries say they have confidence in their national authorities, according to Government at a Glance 2013. Read more
14 November 2013 Improving France’s competitiveness is essential to boost the economic growth needed to create jobs and allow citizens and businesses to develop their full potential, according to a new OECD report. Read more
5 November 2013 The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on people’s well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and income, and affecting citizens’ satisfaction with their lives and their trust in governments, according to a new OECD report. Read more
4 November 2013 Carbon taxes and emission trading systems are the most cost-effective means of reducing CO2 emissions, beating alternative policies such as green subsidies and technology standards, and should be at the centre of government efforts to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD study. Read more
“To eliminate emissions from fossil fuels in the second half of the century.” This ambitious objective sets the tone of OECD’s contribution to the COP 19 in Warsaw, Poland.
Democracy depends on trust, but many citizens have lost faith in their government’s ability to design and implement fair and effective policies.
The Better Life Index, a pioneering interactive tool, allows people to compare well-being across countries based on 11 topics the OECD has identified as essential. Now available in Spanish.
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