OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2014 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.
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Editorial: Shifting into Higher Gear and Rebuilding the Engines of Growth
Overall, the global economy continues to run in low gear. At 3% over the past 7 years, the pace of global growth is more than 1 percentage point below the 2000-07 period, and about ¾ of a percentage point below the average of the 15 years prior to the financial crisis. Global trade growth also remains below trend. Around the world, private business investment is still just idling along. Eleven million more people remain unemployed in the OECD area alone, compared to 2007.
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