7-May-2014
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New OECD Tool Can Help US Services Exporters Break Down Barriers, Support Jobs at Home
The United States can further improve productivity in its economy by prioritizing reforms that enhance openness, diversity and competition in services markets, particularly where higher trade restrictions are observed.
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5-May-2014
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U.S. Recovery to Gather Pace in 2014, Says OECD in Latest Economic Outlook
Economic activity in the United States is projected to pick up in steadily in 2014 as the effects of the severe winter weather dissipate and investment and consumption expand, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook.
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5-May-2014
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“Happy, Healthy and Wise” are Top Priorities for American, Canadian Users of OECD Better Life Index
When it comes to well-being, American users of the OECD Better Life Index (BLI) want to be happy, Canadians care most about health, while Latin Americans strive for better education. That’s according to user feedback as the Index marks its third birthday.
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17-October-2013
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OECD’s Gurría Comments on U.S. Debt Agreement
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said that while OECD countries breathed a sigh of relief following the U.S. Congress’ steps to lift the debt ceiling and to end the partial federal government shutdown a longer term solution will need to be found.
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9-October-2013
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OECD Secretary-General Gurría addresses dangers of U.S. impasse to world economy
The current political deadlock in the United States is needlessly putting at risk the stability and growth not only of the US but also the world economy. This comes at a time when a fragile recovery in advanced economies was underway, and when a number of emerging economies were already facing new risks.