OECD's 1974 Economic Survey of Germany examines salient features of the situation before the oil crisis, foreign trade developments, economic repercussions of the oil price rise, and recent trends and short-term prospects.

The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.

Swiss citizens continue to enjoy high living standards on a range of dimensions. Economic growth has slowed but the healthy labour market is still supporting incomes and consumption. However, risks to the outlook are building. Monetary policy has been very accommodative but low interest rates are adding to financial risks. Fiscal policy is sound and debt low. There is scope to make greater use of available fiscal space. Adapting to population ageing is becoming pressing. This trend, along with digital transformation, will bring new opportunities for the economy and society, but challenges as well. Policies have not kept up with rising life expectancy, particularly the statutory retirement age. Updating the pension system and lowering barriers to working longer would ensure that workers continue to receive adequate incomes during retirement. Ageing will also pressure health care spending and increase demand for long-term care. Policies to contain costs and reduce fragmentation in the system can help maintain access to quality care. Switzerland is well placed to seize the opportunities offered by new technologies. Addressing the barriers to adoption, improving the availability of information and helping workers adapt will enable firms, individuals and governments to reap the benefits of digitalisation. SPECIAL FEATURE: POLICIES FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY

OECD's 1975 Economic Survey of Germany examines the 1973/75 business downturn in retrospect, the role of stabilisation policies, and short-term prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.

These Guidelines represent the first attempt to provide international recommendations on collecting, publishing, and analysing subjective well-being data.

OECD's 1976 Economic Survey of Germany examines 1975 in retrospect including major causes of the prolonged recession, economic policies, and short-term prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.

This book presents new data to give an overview of shadow economies from OECD countries and propose solutions to prevent illicit work.