23-November-2016
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Tax burdens and revenue collection across the OECD countries are reaching levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. Nevertheless, the tax mix varies enormously across the advanced economies.
23-November-2016
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Asia-Pacific countries should strengthen their health systems and sharply increase spending to deliver effective universal coverage in order to meet the changing needs of their fast ageing populations, according to a new OECD report.
22-November-2016
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The OECD will present its latest Global Economic Outlook, containing analysis and projections for its 35 member countries and other major economies, on Monday 28 November at 11:00 a.m. CET (10:00 GMT).
22-November-2016
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The OECD will launch a report on what Finland should do to help laid-off workers find a new job more quickly at 11:45 a.m. CET on Thursday 24 November. “Back to Work: Finland” assesses the labour market situation for laid-off workers, analyses existing policies and presents recommendations for helping workers get back into good jobs.
22-November-2016
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Significant progress has been made by an international programme designed to enhance developing countries’ ability to bolster domestic revenue collection through strengthening of tax audit capacities.
21-November-2016
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Mayors and local leaders from around the world launched today a plan of action to help tackle inequality, boost job creation and harness economic development.
16-November-2016
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The OECD, together with the European Commission, will launch Health at a Glance: Europe 2016 on Wednesday 23 November at 12pm CET. The flagship report provides comparisons of health status, risk factors to health, health expenditure, access to care and quality of care in 36 European countries.
11-November-2016
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Malaysia’s economy has proven resilient to global headwinds, but more can be done to boost innovation, raise productivity and shift to a more sustainable growth path that will boost living standards for all, according to two new reports from the OECD.
8-November-2016
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The first OECD Economic Assessment of Malaysia, to be published on Friday 11 November, analyses the country’s rapid economic growth since the 1970s, its more recent resilience in the face of severe global headwinds, as well as steps that can be taken to ensure stronger and more inclusive growth in the future.
7-November-2016
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Lifting many of the regulations stifling business competition in Greece would benefit both consumers, through lower prices, and firms, via higher turnover, according to the OECD.