This article is brought to you in association with OECD. The German economy is undergoing a robust expansion, with record-low unemployment and real wage gains underpinning domestic demand while strong exports are driving business investment. The strong fiscal position will offer opportunities for funding structural reforms and public investment to meet future challenges, according to a […]Deeper reforms in Germany will ensure more inclusive and sustainable growth
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This article is brought to you in association with OECD. The German economy is undergoing a robust expansion, with record-low unemployment and real wage gains underpinning domestic demand while strong exports are driving business investment. The strong fiscal position will offer opportunities for funding structural reforms and public investment to meet future challenges, according to a […]Slight easing of G20 GDP growth in first quarter of 2018
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This article is brought to you in association with OECD. Growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) in the G20 area eased slightly to 0.9% in the first quarter of 2018, from 1.0% in the previous quarter, according to provisional estimates. GDP contracted by 0.5% in South Africa (following growth of 0.8% in the previous quarter) […]More hiring freedom can reduce teacher shortages in disadvantaged areas
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This article is brought to you in association with OECD. Schools with more freedom in hiring tend to see fewer teacher shortages in disadvantaged areas, according to a new OECD PISA report. Effective Teacher Policies: Insights from PISA analyses the PISA global education survey to show how countries can improve the quality and equity of education […]Canada leading the way on women’s inclusion and empowerment, says OECD
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This article is brought to you in association with OECD. Canada has made significant progress on gender equality in the last few years, developing institutions, policies, tools and accountability structures that position it as a leader in an area increasingly seen as a cornerstone of inclusive growth, according to a new OECD Review. Gender Equality in […]Amid strong outlook for U.S. economy, risks abound
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This article is brought to you in association with OECD. The U.S. economy is experiencing one of the longest expansions on record, but the scars left by the Great Recession, as well as challenges posed by globalization and automation shocks, remain visible across the country, according to a new report from the OECD. The latest Economic […]
