OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2006 Issue 2
Twice a year, the OECD Economic Outlook analyses the major trends and examines the economic policies required to foster high and sustainable growth in member countries. Developments in major non-OECD economies are also evaluated. The present issue covers the outlook to end-2008. Together with a wide range of cross-country statistics, the Outlook provides a unique tool to keep abreast of world economic developments.
In addition to the themes featured regularly, this issue contains a special chapter entitled Has the rise in debt made households more vulnerable?, which addresses the following questions:
- What factors explain the observed rise in household debt in many OECD countries?
- Have asset price movements offset the impact on households’ financial positions?
- Are some sectors or groups particularly vulnerable to adverse asset market or income developments?
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Economic growth, which should reach about 3% in 2006, is likely to slow in 2007 and 2008 in a context of tighter monetary policy and a slightly less buoyant international environment. GDP will continue to rise more rapidly than potential output however, which should entail a further reduction in unemployment. Inflationary pressures, however, seem likely to remain low.
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