OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2017 Issue 1
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, a special chapter on how to make trade work for all and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. A statistical annex is available on the web.
Germany
Economic growth is projected to remain solid, and the unemployment rate to fall further. Low unemployment and higher government spending will underpin private consumption. Low interest rates and immigration should sustain residential investment, but business investment is set to strengthen only gradually. Exports are benefiting from strong demand in Asia and the United States, but will weaken as the impact of past euro depreciation fades and import growth in China slows. The current account surplus will narrow somewhat, mostly as a result of higher energy prices. Strong revenue growth is projected to keep the government budget in surplus.