This June 2009 issue of OECD's twice-yearly OECD Economic Outlook provides analysis of recent economic developments and economic projections for OECD and major non-OECD countries through the end of 2010. Its comprehensive statistical annex is a useful reference tool for international economic comparisons. This issue finds that a recovery is in sight but that damage from the crisis is likely to be long-lasting.
The economy contracted beginning in early 2008 as falling domestic demand compounded the effects of the international downturn. GDP is expected to decline by nearly 6% in 2009, before recovering in 2010. The large output gap will push inflation back down to the target range.