OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 1971


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OECD's 1971 Economic Survey of Ireland examines recent economic developments, economic strategies, structural change in Ireland and prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 2020


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Like many countries, the United Kingdom has been hit severely by the COVID-19 outbreak. A strict lockdown was essential to contain the pandemic but halted activity in many key sectors. While restrictions have eased, the country now faces a prolonged period of disruption to activity and jobs, which risks exacerbating pre-existing weak productivity growth, inequalities, child poverty and regional disparities. On-going measures to prevent a second wave of infections will need to be carefully calibrated to manage the economic impact.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 2017


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After a good performance until 2016, growth slowed in the first half of 2017. The unemployment rate has fallen to below 4.5%, but real wages are in a downward trend. Planned Brexit has raised uncertainty and dented business investment. Negotiating the closest possible EU-UK economic relationship...




OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 1972


Book Description

OECD's 1972 Economic Survey of Ireland examines recent economic developments, economic policies, short-term trends, and medium-term issues including the inflationary record, industrial relations, and EC entry.




OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 1973


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OECD's 1973 Economic Survey of Ireland examines economic developments through 1972, the Irish labour market, and prospects and policy considerations.




OECD Economic Surveys: France 2021


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The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.




Development Centre Studies Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run


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The study provides a major reassessment of the scale and scope of China’s resurgence over the past half century, employing quantitative measurement techniques which are standard practice in OECD countries, but which have not hitherto been available for China.




OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 1974


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OECD's 1974 Economic Survey of Ireland examines developments in 1973 including a note on the energy situation, inflation and public finance, and prospects before drawing a series of policy conclusions.




OECD Economic Surveys: Ireland 1975


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OECD's 1975 Economic Survey of Ireland examines developments in 1974 and 1975, economic policy and economic prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.




Unemployment in Ireland


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This paper examines the problem of unemployment in Ireland. A brief description of the main distinctive features of the structure of Irish unemployment is presented. Based on up to date literature, the possible causes behind unemployment are reviewed. Empirical studies that have quantified the contributions of different determinants to the increase in Irish unemployment are also surveyed. The paper concludes with some policy suggestions.