OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2021 Issue 2
The global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is uneven and becoming imbalanced. The OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2021 Issue 2, highlights the continued benefits of vaccinations and strong policy support for the global economy, but also points to the risks and policy challenges arising from supply constraints and rising inflation pressures.
This issue includes a general assessment of the macroeconomic situation, and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. Coverage is provided for all OECD members as well as for selected partner economies.
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Private consumption and business investment are set to continue driving a robust economic rebound. GDP growth is projected to reach 3.2% in 2022 before reverting towards potential at 1.4% in 2023. The labour market has recovered, with the unemployment rate expected to peak at 6.6% in 2022 and then decline. Labour and skill shortages in key sectors could weigh on growth. Inflation is edging up and rapidly rising energy prices could fuel wage inflation through indexation.
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