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: 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 1975


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OECD's 1975 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic developments, and prospects and policies before drawing a series of conclusions.




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.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 1976


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OECD's 1976 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic developments, economic policy, and economic prospects before drawing a series of policy conclusions.




The Shadow Economy


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This book presents new data to give an overview of shadow economies from OECD countries and propose solutions to prevent illicit work.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 1979


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OECD's 1979 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines developments in 1978, economic policies, the process of recovery and adjustment, and economic prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 1977


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OECD's 1977 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic developments, economic policies, the outlook for 1977 and medium-term prospects and policies before drawing a series of conclusions.




OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 1987


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OECD's 1987 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic trends, the policy environment, financial markets and the outlook and long-term performance before drawing a series of conclusions.




OECD Insights Economic Globalisation Origins and consequences


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This publication reviews the major turning points in the history of economic integration, and in particular the pace at which it has accelerated since the 1990s. It also considers its impact in four crucial areas, namely employment, development, the environment and financial stability.