15-November-2019
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10-October-2019
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Around one in five adults in France are obese. While this is below the OECD average, obesity still has a significant impact. The French live on average 2.3 years less due to overweight. Overweight accounts for 4.9% of health expenditure; and lowers labour market outputs by the equivalent of 671 thousand full time workers per year. Combined, this means that overweight reduces France’s GDP by 2.7%.
27-March-2019
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This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.
4-December-2018
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The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges
7-November-2018
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Resistance proportions for eight antibiotic-bacterium pairs in France have increased in recent years, from 13% in 2005 to 16% in 2015, and could go up to 17% by 2030, should current trends in antibiotic consumption, population and economic growth continue into the future. Resistance proportions in France were lower than the OECD average in 2015 (17%).
24-October-2018
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9-October-2018
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Country page from the Regions and Cities at Glance 2018 publication (France)
20-September-2018
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23-August-2018
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On 21-22 September, OECD will join other historical landmarks in opening its doors for the 36th edition of “Journées européennes du Patrimoine” under the theme “Art and Entertainment.”
15-June-2018
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A broken social elevator? Key findings for France