OECD Economics

What is really the impact of government subsidies? New @OECD analysis finds they can boost firms’ global market shares—but often without improving productivity or investment. ▶️Find out more in the latest blog: oecdecoscope.blog/2025/07/22/the… #Subsidies #IndustrialPolicy #Productivity

Strong institutions, good infrastructure & skilled workforce have kept the #Netherlands resilient. But labour shortages, grid congestion & housing shortages highlight the urgent need for reforms to boost growth & competitiveness. 📊Explore the key findings oe.cd/netherlands

⚖️How close are Argentina, Chinese Taipei, Romania & Thailand to international best practices? For 25 years, @OECD Product Market Regulation (#PMR) indicators have guided pro-competition reform. ▶️ Discover the latest data: oe.cd/PMR

🌍Populations are ageing across the @OECD as life expectancy rises & fertility declines. Without timely policy action, this shift may slow growth. On #WorldPopulationDay, let’s redefine ageing as an opportunity for better lives. 🔗More: oecd.org/en/about/progr… #OECDCreteCentre

#Argentina has embarked on an ambitious reform process. Inflation has↘️, though is still high, & the economy is set for a strong recovery, but maintaining the reform momentum will help to restore confidence, boost investment & productivity growth. Details: oe.cd/argentina

#Netherlands: Economic growth will be moderate. GDP is projected to grow by 1.3% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026. Inflation will slow to 2.5%. Read more in our latest @OECD Economic Survey: oe.cd/netherlands

Strong institutions, good infrastructure & a skilled workforce have kept the #Netherlands resilient. But labour shortages, electricity grid congestion and housing shortages highlight the urgent need for reforms to support growth and competitiveness. Read: oe.cd/netherlands

#Argentina: La recuperación económica está en marcha y se espera que cobre impulso. Se prevé que el PIB crezca un 5.2% en 2025 y un 4.3% en 2026. Lea más en nuestro más reciente Estudio Económico de la OCDE: oe.cd/ARG-SP

La economía #argentina se encamina a una fuerte recuperación a medida que su ambicioso programa de reformas comienza a rendir frutos. Mantener este impulso será clave para restaurar la confianza, impulsar la inversión y el crecimiento de la productividad. oe.cd/ARG-SP

Geopolitical tensions and the energy price crisis have slowed the #EU & #euroarea economy, highlighting the need to strengthen the Single Market. Re-prioritising public spending would help boost growth & ensure meeting future budgetary challenges. oe.cd/EU-EA

#Argentina: Economic recovery is under way and expected to gather momentum. GDP is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2025 and by 4.3% in 2026. Read more in our latest @OECD Economic Survey: oe.cd/argentina

#Argentina's economy is set for a strong recovery as its ambitious reform programme starts to pay off. Maintaining this momentum will be key to restore confidence, boost investment and productivity growth. oe.cd/argentina

💡How much could AI boost productivity in the next decade? Our new paper estimates annual labour productivity gains of 0.4–1.3 pp in some G7 countries — but others may see up to 50% less. Read more 👉 oecd.org/en/publication… #AI #Productivity #G7 #OECDAI

💵Why is business investment still weak despite low capital costs and strong profits? A new @OECD paper finds weak demand, heightened uncertainty, and deeper structural shifts—including a move to intangibles—are key. Read more👉 oecd.org/en/publication… #Investment #Economy

#euroarea: GDP is projected to grow by 1.0% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026 as private consumption picks up. Inflation is easing and is expected to continue to decline to 2.2% in 2025 and 2.0% in 2026. Monetary policy should remain vigilant. 🔗 oe.cd/EU-EA

The energy price crisis & geopolitical tensions have slowed growth in the #EU. Re-prioritising public spending would help boost growth & ensure meeting future budgetary challenges. A more integrated Single Market would support firms to scale⬆️ & innovate.🔗oe.cd/EU-EA

#Iceland has a solid economic framework & innovative firms. GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. The Economic Survey of Iceland recommends fiscal reform, improving education & boosting electricity generation. oe.cd/iceland @IcelandinParis

📢 Excited to announce the 2025 OECD Global Forum on Productivity – co-hosted by @biztradegovuk & @OECD! "Industrial Strategies in a Globalised World, which Deliver for All" 🌍 Celebrating 10 years of the #OECDGFP! 🔗 Register & learn more: bit.ly/gfp2025