13/10/2021 – The decline in economic activity associated with caution, lockdowns and other restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic brought government revenue down substantially in 2020 across the OECD. Governments have appropriately responded…
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OECD monthly unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.0% in August 2021 Download the entire news release (graphs and tables included, PDF) 13 Oct. 2021 – The OECD area monthly unemployment rate fell for the…
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CLIs continue to point to a moderating pace of expansion in economic activity Download the entire news release (graphs and tables included – PDF) 12 Oct. 2021 – The pace of expansion in…
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08/10/2021 – Major reform of the international tax system finalised today at the OECD will ensure that Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) will be subject to a minimum 15% tax rate from 2023. The landmark deal,…
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21/09/2021 – Watch the live webcast of the press conference The global economy is growing far more strongly than anticipated a year ago but the recovery remains uneven, exposing both advanced and…
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06/10/2021 – OECD Ministers have issued a joint statement at the conclusion of this week’s Council meeting at Ministerial level. Under the chairmanship of the United States, with Korea and Luxembourg as vice-chairs, Members…
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OECD annual inflation continues upward, reaching 4.3% in August 2021 driven by energy and food prices Download the entire news release (graphs and table included – PDF) 5 Oct. 2021 – Inflation in…
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21/09/2021 – The OECD will present its first Environmental Performance Review of Lithuania on Monday 27 September 2021. The Review examines Lithuania’s progress towards its environmental objectives and international climate commitments and discusses how to…
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22/09/2021 – Ireland should better engage with employers to increase hiring and keeping staff with disabilities while at the same time improve its passive disability benefit system, according to a new OECD report. Disability,…
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22/09/2021 – A Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) will take place on 5 – 6 October 2021. The Meeting will be chaired by the United States, with Korea and Luxembourg as…
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