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Exploring environmental mitigation strategies for CO₂ emissions in OECD countries : does geopolitical risk affect their effectiveness?

Zohra, Kahouli; Hasni, Radhouane; Imen, Ouerghi - 2026

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From unity to fragmentation? : OECD country groupings during successive crises (2019-2024)

Bílková, Diana - 2026

This study examines the macroeconomic cohesion and heterogeneity of OECD countries from 2019 to 2024 using cluster analysis based on key economic, social, and institutional indicators. The methodology identifies clusters reflecting similarities in macroeconomic patterns, while accounting for...

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Relationship between oil prices, oil consumption and financial development in developed countries

Nurgabylov, Murat; Yerzhanova, Saltanat; Sarsenova, … - 2025

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Examining the relationship between oil prices and stock returns : evidence from OECD countries

Tembelo, Havane; Ozyesil, Mustafa - 2024

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Proven reserve oil and renewable energy nexus: efficacy of policy stringency

Husain, Shaiara; Kazi Sohag; Wu, Yanrui - 2024

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Fiscal policy and public debt : government investment is most effective to promote sustainability

Ciaffi, Giovanna; Deleidi, Matteo; Di Domenico, Lorenzo - 2024

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Can finance drive the green energy transition? : a system-GMM analysis of OECD countries

Ulucay, Lale Kübra; Ünlü, Ulaş - 2026

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The size of government in Canada in 2024

Fuss, Jake; Dunstan, William - 2026

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Environmental taxes and food exports : assessing trade and sustainability dynamics in OECD countries

Gafsi, Nesrine; Bakari, Sayef - 2026

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The effects of austerity on fiscal prudence : the role of private indebtedness and private investment

Chrysanthakopoulos, Christos - 2026

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Tax department design, tax planning, and tax risk

Amberger, Harald J.; Giese, Henning; Koch, Reinald; … - 2026

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Tax department design, tax planning, and tax risk

Amberger, Harald; Giese, Henning; Koch, Reinald; … - 2026

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Is GDP growth necessary to maintain pensions? : an empirical analysis of public pension spending and benefits in the OECD

Palomera, David; Starke, Peter - 2026

The literature on growth dependencies increasingly calls for post-growth welfare states capable of functioning without reliance on GDP growth in order to remain within planetary limits. Yet empirical research on the relationship between welfare state arrangements and economic growth remains...

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Agricultural trade and geopolitics : a comparative analysis of China-U.S. and China-Canada trade relations

Fang, Tony; Pracek, Torin; Chen, Jianghua; Chen, Wen-hao - 2026

This paper draws on trade data, academic literature, government reports, and policy documents to contextualize historic trade dynamics and trace the buildup to recent disputes. Using a comparative framework, we analyze how Sino-U.S. and Sino-Canada relations have shaped and continue to shape...

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Immigration and trade creation : evidence from the extensive and intensive margins

Abeliansky, Ana Lucia; Martínez-Zarzoso, Inmaculada; … - 2026

This paper reexamines the trade creation effects of migration using a large sample of 180 countries from 1995 to 2023. We estimate a structural gravity model of bilateral trade augmented with migration stocks, investigating whether immigration to OECD countries relates to the extensive and...

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Workers' exposure to artificial intelligence across development stages

Lewandowski, Piotr; Madoń, Karol; Park, Albert - 2026

This paper develops a task-adjusted, country-specific measure of workers' exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) across 108 countries. Building on Felten et al. (2021), we adapt the artificial intelligence occupational exposure (AIOE) index to worker-level data from the Programme for the...

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Reforming global tax governance : OECD and UN paths to effective and participatory tax reform

Boukal, Tomáš; Janský, Petr; Palanský, Miroslav; … - 2026

Global tax governance has long struggled with ineffectiveness, as reflected in rising corporate tax avoidance that costs governments hundreds of billions of dollars annually. In response, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)/G20 advanced the most ambitious initiative...

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Parable of the talents : does differentiated decentralisation Improve performance?

Mello, Luiz de; Jalles, João Tovar - 2026

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Macroeconomic and distributional effects of fiscal consolidation measures in EU countries

Heimberger, Philipp; Matzner, Anna - 2026

We provide new evidence on the effects of fiscal consolidation measures on output, unemployment, income inequality and consumer price inflation. To identify causal impacts, we use a narrative-based instrumental variable strategy drawing on historical records of exogenous fiscal changes motivated...

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Policy instruments against climate change : a panel data analysis of carbon taxation and emissions trading in OECD countries

Donmez, Nergis Feride Kaplan - 2026

Since the Industrial Revolution, the increase in greenhouse gas emissions has led to a significant rise in global temperatures compared to the pre-industrial period. This development has heightened the importance of carbon pricing policies in combating climate change. This study aims to examine...

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"From grants to growth", embedding innovation education for youth empowerment-insights from the post-grant phase of the MUST BA4Y programme

Langa, Wongani; Mkwambisi, David; Kachingwe, Mayeso - 2026

This paper explores the post-grant phase of the Business Acceceleration for Youth (BA4Y) programme implemented at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), highlighting the transition from grant-supported initiatives to institutionalised innovation education and business growth for...

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Digital technology diffusion in the age of AI : Cross-country evidence from microdata

Calvino, Flavio - 2026

This paper analyses firms' use of AI, big data analysis, internet of things, robotics and 3D printing across 15 OECD Member countries. It documents seven stylised facts on digital technology diffusion in the age of AI. Advanced technologies tend to build on enabling ones and diffusion varies...

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Intergenerational social mobility across OECD countries : Does the apple fall far from the tree?

Causa, Orsetta - 2026

Intergenerational social mobility refers to the relationship between the socio-economic status of parents and the status their children achieve as adults. Removing policy-related obstacles to mobility is justified on both equity and efficiency grounds: enabling individuals to reach their full...

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Artificial intelligence and local debt : Evidence from five OECD bond markets

Dougherty, Sean - 2026

This paper examines whether local investments in artificial intelligence (AI) improve subnational borrowing terms in an international setting. Building on U.S. evidence that AI-intensive countries experience lower municipal bond yields and stronger local fiscal capacity, the analysis is extended...

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OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Phase 4 Follow-Up Report on Brazil : Implementing the Convention and Related Legal Instruments

2026

This Phase 4 follow-up report on Brazil by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates the implementation of the recommendations in the Phase 4 evaluation of Brazil's implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and the...

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Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (2026 Edition) : Inclusive Framework on BEPS

2026

The Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP) (2026 Edition) supports the broader focus of the BEPS Inclusive Framework and Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) to improve international tax dispute resolution as part of the tax certainty agenda. Building on the 2007 edition, it...

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The wide-ranging effects of active labour market policies in Slovenia : Lessons learnt and implications for other countries

2026

This policy brief summarises the results of a comprehensive counterfactual impact evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of Slovenia's four main active labour market policies (ALMPs). The scope of the evaluation extends beyond the labour market outcomes typically examined in such evaluations: in...

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Policies for people with dementia across OECD countries

Kim, Soohyun - 2026

Across the OECD, on average, 61 people per 1 000 population aged 65 and over were estimated to be living with dementia in 2023. This policy review provides an overview of the most recent dementia policies across 29 OECD countries and changes in the past decade. The analysis suggests that...

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Can the Sahm rule indicator signal recession in OECD countries?

Miyahara, Takashi - 2026

Labour market indicators are widely used to identify recessions, with the Sahm rule – based on changes in unemployment rate – valued for its simplicity and timeliness in the United States. Its effectiveness elsewhere, however, remains uncertain. This study examines whether the Sahm rule can...

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The OECD Start-ups Database : A new lens on the global entrepreneurial ecosystems

Berger, Marius - 2026

This paper introduces the OECD Start-ups Database, a new global micro-level dataset tracking nearly 4.5 million start-ups founded between 2000 and 2025. Integrating proprietary and public sources, it offers a rich and standardised view of entrepreneurial activity worldwide, with detailed...

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The OECD Going Digital Measurement Roadmap 2026

2026

The OECD Going Digital Measurement Roadmap (the Roadmap) aims to support and encourage a co-ordinated approach to digital measurement activities among key actors in the international statistical system. It includes ten actions aimed at advancing the capacity of countries to monitor digital...

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OECD review of the Canadian Parliamentary Budget Office

2026

Independent fiscal institutions (IFIs) represent a major innovation in public financial management. They are an essential pillar of many countries' fiscal setup. The 2014 OECD Recommendation on Principles for IFIs includes a provision on the need for IFIs to undergo external evaluations. The...

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Regulating lobbying activities to protect competition : New evidence from the OECD PMR indicators

Vitale, Cristiana - 2026

Competitive product markets are crucial for growth. This requires a regulatory environment that effectively manages interactions between policymakers and stakeholders, particularly lobbyists, to ensure special interests do not unduly influence the design of new policies and regulations. Yet, the...

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Building people-centred digital health systems : Lessons from PaRIS

2026

This policy brief explores the lessons that can be drawn from PaRIS (Patient Reported Indicator Surveys) for digital health policy and enablement, with a specific focus on information continuity from the perspectives of accessibility and availability of health information. It examines how gaps...

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Macroeconomic policies and OECD policy advice during the COVID-19 pandemic : A retrospective assessment

Koelle, Michael - 2026

The global health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic was met with unprecedented policy responses by governments, including massive fiscal and monetary policy stimulus. This paper documents and reviews the OECD's macroeconomic assessment and policy advice contained in its economic flagship...

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Best practice in the regulation and financing of tertiary care based on case studies from five OECD Countries : Lessons for Slovenia

Lorenzoni, Luca - 2026

The governance of tertiary care presents unique complexities that distinguish them from other healthcare levels. This complexity is particularly pronounced when tertiary care providers are integrated with academic functions, creating what is often referred to as the "triple mission": service...

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The real wage recovery is slowing down : The OECD wage bulletin

2026

Real wages continue to rise in virtually all OECD countries. However, the pace of their recovery is slowing, while they remain below the levels seen in early 2021 – just before the post-pandemic inflation surge – in half of countries. In most OECD countries, real statutory minimum wages...

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The OECD Going Digital Integrated Policy Framework 2026

2026

Digital transformation has widespread and complex effects across the economy and society, making trade-offs between public policy objectives difficult to navigate. The OECD Going Digital Integrated Policy Framework (the Framework) helps governments and stakeholders to develop an integrated...

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OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Phase 4 Follow-Up Report on Canada : Implementing the Convention and Related Legal Instruments

2026

This Phase 4 follow-up report on Canada by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates the implementation of the recommendations in the Phase 4 evaluation of Canada's implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and the...

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OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Phase 4 Report on Argentina : Implementing the Convention and Related Legal Instruments

2026

This Phase 4 report on Argentina by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates and makes recommendations on Argentina's implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and the 2021 Recommendation of the Council for Further...

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OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index 2026 : Policy Trends

2026

The OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) provides annually updated, comparable data on regulations affecting services trade across 51 countries and 22 sectors. The 2026 STRI report shows that, in 2025, new regulatory restrictions outweighed liberalising measures. Reform momentum...

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OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026 : Testing Resilience

2026

The conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy that was being driven by supportive financial and fiscal conditions and increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. However, the recent major disruption to global energy and commodity markets has...

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OECD Peer Reviews of Competition Law and Policy: Kenya

2026

Peer reviews of competition law and policy are a valuable tool to reform and strengthen a country's competition framework. This peer review of Kenya presents the evolution of its competition regime over the last few years and assesses the effectiveness of its current competition law and policy....

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OECD Digital Connectivity Review of Colombia

2026

Digital connectivity is central to Colombia's economic and social development ambitions. Over the past decade, Colombia has undertaken significant reforms and investments to modernise its communications markets. These efforts have delivered measurable progress in fibre deployment, mobile...

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Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2026 : An OECD Scoreboard

2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs have confronted a series of shocks in recent years, impacting their access to finance. While financing conditions have eased in many economies following a period of monetary tightening, borrowing costs for SMEs remain high relative to...

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Mandatory spending in budgeting in selected OECD countries

2026

Large portions of spending by national governments can be considered mandatory, in that they are incurred through legislative requirements rather than annual budget approvals. As populations age and public debt increases, the impact of mandatory spending on the budget is increasing. If large...

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Enforcement data of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention 1999-2024

2026

This policy brief provides an overview of the enforcement data reported by Parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention from the entry into force of the Convention in 1999 to 31 December 2024. The data distinguish foreign bribery from related offences covered by the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention,...

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Learning through national Health System Performance Assessment (HSPA) : Emerging findings from OECD countries

2026

Health systems across OECD countries generate vast amounts of data, yet many struggle to translate this into actionable insights for policy. Health System Performance Assessment (HSPA) frameworks help bridge this gap by systematically evaluating how health systems meet people's needs, allocate...

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OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible AI

2026

This report provides practical guidance to enterprises for implementing OECD standards on responsible business conduct (RBC) and the OECD AI Principles when developing and using artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to support innovation, investment and growth of enterprises in the AI value...

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Migration and local innovation : evidence from fine-grained data from OECD countries

Boscha, Gabriel Chaves; Özgüzelb, Cem - 2026

Does the presence of migrants influence innovation at the local level? This paper answers this question using novel data containing fine-grained information on the migrant population and geo-coded data on patent locations for a large set of 19 OECD countries over the 1990-2014 period. We find...

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The effectiveness of macroprudential policy tools in reducing the likelihood of housing price booms : the role of a low interest rate environment

Vodrážka, Žaneta - 2026

The article estimates the effectiveness of tightening borrower-, capital-, and liquidity-based tools in decreasing the cyclical component of housing price growth and the probability of housing price booms with and without a low interest rate environment. The estimate is based on quarterly data...

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