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2013 OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2013 Issue 2

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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 a statistical annex.

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Activity is gradually accelerating as world trade strengthens and monetary conditions remain supportive. However, fiscal consolidation, subdued household income growth and a weak housing market will all weigh on domestic demand. The unemployment rate will stabilise in the course of 2014 but, reflecting the sizeable output gap and wage moderation, underlying inflation will decline further.

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