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Stronger institutions and public finances would help boost productivity, growth and incomes for Romania

Romania’s economy has performed well in recent years, driving living standards higher and supporting convergence with OECD countries, but high inflation has put a drag on households’ purchasing power, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Romania.

Boosting competition, strengthening public finances and reforms to education will help to put Hungary on a stronger growth path

Hungary’s economy recovered strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic before dipping into a mild recession as high inflation eroded households’ purchasing power and high interest rates and low confidence dampened investment, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Hungary released today.

Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 6 March 2024

OECD headline inflation slows to 5.7% in January 2024

OECD appoints Alvaro Santos Pereira as Chief Economist

Alvaro Santos Pereira has been appointed as the next Chief Economist of the OECD, starting on 1 June 2024.

Reforms to boost productivity and private investment would help secure stronger growth, more high-quality jobs and increased living standards in Egypt: OECD

Renewed reform efforts helping to boost private sector activity and investment would help boost growth, which is currently slowing amid high domestic inflation, and would support the creation of more high quality jobs, according to a new OECD report.

GDP Growth - Fourth quarter of 2023, OECD

OECD GDP grows by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023

Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 7 February 2024

OECD headline inflation edges up to 6.0% in December 2023

Growth continuing at a modest pace through 2025, inflation declining to central bank targets

Global growth is holding up, while the pace of growth remains uneven across countries and regions, and inflation is still above targets, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

Italy should boost investment, strengthen ongoing civil justice and competition reforms, and tackle public debt

Italy’s economy has weathered recent crises successfully but is now slowing amid tightening financial conditions. To secure strong and sustainable growth over the long term, Italy should focus policy action on improving the business environment and competition, strengthening public finances and promoting the green transition.