OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2011 Issue 2
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD’s twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances.
Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, chapters summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country and an extensive statistical annex.
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Germany
The economy is facing a period of weakness reflecting a worldwide loss of confidence and lower world trade growth, which usually hits Germany more than others through weaker exports and investment. Economic activity is expected to recover gradually during 2012 as uncertainty declines and trade picks up. Growth rates may then rise above potential from around mid-2012, given the absence of underlying imbalances in household and corporate balance sheets and only moderate fiscal consolidation needs. Unemployment is projected to remain close to historically low levels, supporting consumer confidence. The fiscal situation improved rapidly due to both structural and cyclical factors and, so long as the weakening of growth is temporary, it is unlikely to derail this improvement.
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