OECD Economics

🟢¿Cómo puede #México transformar sus fortalezas macroeconómicas en un crecimiento más sólido e inclusivo? Economistas de la OCDE dialogaron con parlamentarios mexicanos sobre productividad, sostenibilidad fiscal, digitalización y nearshoring. 🎥brnw.ch/21x2CHr

@OECD economists Aida Caldera Sánchez and Alberto González Pandiella joined Mexican parliamentarians to discuss productivity, fiscal sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring. 🎥Watch the replay (in Spanish): brnw.ch/21x2C9M #Mexico #Productivity

Economic momentum in #NewZealand is gradually returning, supported by exports and easing financial conditions. At the same time, deeper structural issues from low productivity growth to high energy costs continue to weigh on long-term performance. ➡️oecd.org/en/topics/sub-…

¿Cómo puede la digitalización transformar toda una economía? La transformación digital en #México avanza pero muchas empresas y hogares aún no tienen acceso a herramientas clave. Las políticas adecuadas pueden impulsar la productividad y la inclusión. ➡️brnw.ch/21x2wmb

🟢How can digitalisation transform an entire economy? #Mexico’s digital transformation is accelerating, but many businesses and households still lack access to key tools. The right policies can unlock productivity and inclusive growth. ➡️Read more: brnw.ch/21x2vQk

#Italy’s working age population will shrink by 35% from 2023 to 2060. Yet many young Italians aren’t in work or training, held back by low pay & poor-quality jobs. Developing on-the-job training, high-quality internships & Higher Technical Schools are key.brnw.ch/21x2tX5

#Japan’s economy remains resilient amid global headwinds. Moderate growth, supported by domestic demand, is set to continue. Keeping inflation around target, securing fiscal sustainability & fostering long-term growth in an ageing society are key. Read➡️brnw.ch/21x2sdn

After decades of near zero inflation, #Japan is transitioning to a new, higher-inflation equilibrium. Inflation is rising amid higher energy prices but is projected at target in 2026. GDP growth is projected at 0.7% in 2026 & 0.9% in 2027. ➡️More: brnw.ch/21x2rYl

#Japan: The economy’s robust start to 2026 was disrupted by surging energy prices. Moderate GDP growth of 0.7% is expected in 2026. Key priorities: boost productivity, address population ageing & tackle climate challenges. Read the @OECD survey 🔗brnw.ch/21x2rHK

How effective are climate policies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? How can better policy data help assess what works and guide future climate action? Join our @OECD #GreenTalks LIVE webinar on 19 May, 15:00 CEST to explore these questions & more. meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In the years ahead, high debt & future spending pressures weigh on #Austria’s public finances. @OECD recommendations: ✔️Implement planned fiscal consolidation ✔️ Reform age-related spending ✔️Shift taxes from labour to VAT & property Read: brnw.ch/21x2nhx

#NewZealand’s economy is expected to gradually strengthen, driven by accommodative monetary policy and resilient exports. Growth is set to reach 1.4% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, although unemployment is expected to remain above 5%. More: brnw.ch/21x2hdg

Just out: the @OECD Eco. Survey of #NewZealand 2026. Reforms are beginning to tackle productivity challenges. But deeper structural issues, from shallow capital markets to high energy costs, continue to weigh on long-term performance. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2gzb

Les dépenses militaires peuvent-elles vraiment soutenir l’économie, ou créer des pressions budgétaires durables ? À court terme, elles peuvent stimuler l’activité. Mais à long terme, leurs effets restent incertains. 🇫🇷 : brnw.ch/21x2eON 🇬🇧 : brnw.ch/21x2eOM

Missed the release of the Eco. Survey of #Romania? Growth over the last 2 decades has narrowed the gap towards @OECD average living standards. Sustained structural reforms & fiscal prudence are necessary to support convergence & macroeconomic stability. 🔗brnw.ch/21x2cB3

#Denmark’s housing market faces rising costs and low mobility. Reforms can boost supply, improve affordability and enhance efficiency: ease planning restrictions, update housing taxation and modernise rental rules. ➡️Read more: brnw.ch/21x2art

#Italy: Recent reforms boosted employment, improved infrastructure & strengthened public institutions. @OECD recommends sustaining the reform momentum so Italy can address challenges of high public debt, an ageing workforce & weak productivity growth. ➡️brnw.ch/21x24DG

Les marchés de l’énergie influencent presque toute l’économie. Mais qu’est-ce qui limite réellement la concurrence ? 📘 Notre analyse est désormais disponible en français : brnw.ch/21x22o2 🇬🇧 Also in English: brnw.ch/21x22o1 #EnergyMarkets #Competition

📈 As defence spending increases, so do the economic trade-offs. It may boost growth in the short term but also adds fiscal pressure. Long-term effects are uncertain but reforms to improve procurement & cooperation could have lasting benefits. 🔎More: brnw.ch/21x203g

📊Better policy starts with better evidence. The @OECD dashboard, developed alongside Foundations for Growth and Competitiveness, provides data on the analytical dimensions of growth & competitiveness & compares countries’ policy settings. ➡️Explore: brnw.ch/21x1Ypc