OECD Rights Catalogue : Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

RIGHTS CATALOGUE

Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

RIGHTS CATALOGUE

Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 BETTER LIFE INDEX

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How’s Life? 2013 Measuring Well-Being October 2013, 200 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20074-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264201392-en Themes: Economics, Social Issues/Migration/Health Rights available in all languages except Korean

The second edition of How’s Life? provides an update on the most important aspects that shape people’s lives and well-being: income, jobs, housing, health, work-life balance, education,

social connections, civic engagement and governance, environment, personal security and subjective well-being. It paints a comprehensive picture of well-being in OECD countries and other major economies, by looking at people’s material living conditions and quality of life across the population.

In addition, the report contains in-depth studies of four key cross-cutting issues in well-being that are particularly relevant. First, how well-being has changed during the global economic and financial crisis. Second, gender differences, showing that the traditional gender gap in favour of men has reduced but has not disappeared. It also finds that women and men do well in different areas of well-being and that they are increasingly sharing tasks and roles. Third, it looks at the quality of employment and well-being the workplace. The report presents evidence on the main factors that drive people’s commitment at work and are key to strengthening their capacity to cope with demanding jobs. Finally, the last chapter of the report studies the links between current and future well-being. It looks at ways to define and measure sustainability of well-being over time.

Forthcoming edition to be released in late 2015.

Contents Editorial: Focusing on people Reader’s guide Executive summary Chapter 1. The OECD Better Life Initiative: Concepts and indicators Chapter 2. How’s Life? at a glance Chapter 3. Well-being and the global financial crisis Chapter 4. Gender differences in well-being: Can women and men have it all? Chapter 5. Well-being in the workplace: Measuring job quality Chapter 6. Measuring the sustainability of well-being over time

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How’s Life in Your Region? Measuring Regional and Local Well-Being September 2014, 150 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21121-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264211216-en Themes: Urban, Rural and Regional Development Rights available in all languages

The answer to the question "how's life?" may depend on what region you live in. Since factors that determine well-being can vary dramatically across the same country, national averages may not provide the full picture of how life is being lived in all regions. As a result, policies based only on national indicators may not be as effective as originally intended. Evidence shows that some of the factors that most influence peoples' well-being are local issues, such as employment, access to health services, pollution and security. Thus, policies taking regional differences into account may have a greater impact on improving well-being for the country as a whole. This publication presents the OECD’s work in measuring well-being at the regional level and is complemented by the OECD “How’s Life in Your Region?” data visualisation tool, launched in May 2013.

Contents Editorial Executive summary Chapter 1. A framework for measuring regional and local well-being Chapter 2. How to measure regional and local well-being Chapter 3. Using well-being measures to improve policy results in regions and cities Annex A. Regional well-being at a glance in OECD countries Annex B. Overview of regional well-being measurement initiatives in seven OECD case-study regions

http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264211216-en



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How Was Life? Global Well-Being since 1820 September 2014, 260 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21406-4 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264214262-en Themes: Economics, Social Issues/Migration/Health Rights available in all languages

This book, a collaboration between the OECD and the International Institute of Social History, responsible for the Clio-Infra project, examines many of the variables found in the OECD Better Life Index from an historical perspective, going back to 1820. To a certain extent, it relies on historical economic data developed by Angus Maddison in his books on the world economy. This book provides interesting international comparisons of well-being historically, along with a methodological framework used to carry the work forward.

Contents Preface Readers’ guide Executive summary Chapter 1. Global well-being since 1820 Chapter 2. Demographic trends since 1820 Chapter 3. GDP per capita since 1820 Chapter 4: Real wages since 1820 Chapter 5. Education since 1820 Chapter 6. Life expectancy trends since 1820 Chapter 7. Human height since 1820 Chapter 8. Personal security since 1820 Chapter 9. Political institutions since 1820 Chapter 10. Environmental quality since 1820 Chapter 11. Income inequality since 1820 Chapter 12. Gender inequality since 1820 Chapter 13. A composite view of well-being since 18

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OECD Insights Series OECD Insights is a series of reader-friendly books that use OECD analysis and data to introduce some of today’s most pressing social and economic issues. They are written for the non-specialist reader, including interested laypeople, high school and university students. The books use straightforward language, avoid technical terms, and illustrate theory with real-world examples. They also feature statistics drawn from OECD’s unique collection of internationally comparable data. Online, you’ll find a number of special features to enhance each book’s educational potential.

Previously published:

Human Capital: Rights available in all languages except English and French + Croatian, German, Italian, Japanese, Serbian, Spanish Sustainable Development: Rights available in all languages except English and French + German, Japanese, Serbian, Spanish International Trade: Rights available in all languages except English and French + German, Japanese, Spanish International Migration: Rights available in all languages except English and French + German, Japanese, Spanish

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Fisheries: Rights available in all languages except English and French + Spanish From Aid to Development: Rights available in all languages except English and French + Spanish Economic Globalisation: Rights available in all languages except English and French + German and Spanish

Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 OECD FACTBOOK


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OECD Factbook 2014 Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics June 2014, 260 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20415-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/factbook-2015-en

Themes: Economics

Countries: OECD member countries, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia & South Africa

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OECD Factbook 2014 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical annual publication from the OECD. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: agriculture, economic production, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, industry, information and communications, international trade, labour force, population, taxation, public expenditure, and R&D.

Data are provided for all OECD member countries including area totals, and in some cases for selected non-member economies (including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia & South Africa). For each indicator, there is a two-page spread: a text page includes a short introduction followed by a detailed definition of the indicator, comments on comparability of the data, an assessment of long-term trends related to the indicator and a list of references for further information on the indicator; the opposite page contains a table and a graph providing - at a glance - the key message conveyed by the data. A dynamic link (StatLink) is provided for each table where readers can download the corresponding data.

The OECD Factbook is also available as a free iPhone/Smart phone app! Visit your App Store. Also available in French and German. The 2015 edition is expected to come out in March 2015.

Contents Population and migration Production and productivity Household income and wealth Globalisation Prices Energy and transportation

Labour Science and technology Environment Education Government Health

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 ECONOMICS


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Economic Policy Reforms 2014

Going for Growth March 2014, 120 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20847-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/16097513

Themes: Economics

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OECD’s annual report highlighting developments in structural

policies in OECD countries. Closely related to the OECD Economic Outlook and the OECD Economic Surveys, each issue of Economic Policy Reforms gives an overview of developments followed by a set of indicators that reflect structural policy evolution. A set of country notes summarises priorities suggested by the indicators with actions taken and proposed recommendations. The country notes section also includes a set of indicator tables and graphs for each country. Each issue also includes several thematic studies.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Overview of structural reform actions in the policy areas identified as priorities for growth

Chapter 2. Reducing regulatory barriers to competition: Progress since 2008 and scope for further

reform

Chapter 3. Structural policy indicators

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 AGRICULTURE


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OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook

2014-2023

July 2014, 200 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21089-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/agr_outlook-2014-en

Themes: Agriculture and Food, Industry and Services

Countries: People’s Republic of China, India

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This book celebrates the twentieth edition of the Agricultural Outlook, and the tenth prepared jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It provides projections to 2023 for the major agricultural commodities and biofuels as well as fish and seafood. Recent market trends and likely future developments are discussed in detail.

This edition covers 40 countries and 12 regions: in addition to OECD member countries (European Union as a region) and key non-OECD agricultural producers (such as India, China, Brazil, the Russian Federation and Argentina), groups of smaller non-OECD countries are covered in a more aggregated form. It also includes a special feature on agriculture in India.

The forthcoming 2015 edition will place a special focus on Brazil.

Contents Executive summary Chapter 1. Overview of the OECD-FAO Outlook 2014-2023 Chapter 2. Feeding India: Prospects and challenges in the next decade Chapter 3. Biofuels Chapter 4. Cereals Chapter 5. Oilseeds and oilseed products Chapter 6. Sugar Chapter 7. Meat Chapter 8. Fish and seafood Chapter 9. Dairy Chapter 10. Cotton Methodology Statistical Annex

http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/agr_outlook-2014-en

Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 AGRICULTURE


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Climate Change, Water and Agriculture Towards Resilient Systems

June 2014, 95 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20912-1 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264209138-en

Themes: Agriculture and Food


This report reviews the main linkages between climate change, water and agriculture as a means to identifying and discussing adaptation strategies for better use and conservation of water resources. It aims to provide guidance to decision makers on choosing an appropriate mix of policies and market approaches to address the interaction between agriculture and water systems under climate change.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Impacts of climate change on the water cycle and implications for agriculture

Chapter 2. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for agricultural water management

Chapter 3. Conclusion and key policy implications

Appendix A. Linkages between climate change, water and agricultural production

Appendix B. Trends in temperature anomalies

Appendix C. A review of the water resource and water quality implications of the selected mitigation practices

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Perspectives on Global Development 2014

Boosting Productivity to Meet the Middle-Income Challenge July 2014, 250 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21060-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/persp_glob_dev-2014-en Themes: Development, Social Issues/Migration/Health, Governance Rights available in all languages

A number of countries have experienced apparently insurmountable difficulties when trying to advance to high-

income status regardless of rapid past catching-up. While deceleration of the catching up is normal as incomes rise, in many cases convergence stalls and the country is thought to be in a middle-income trap. For those countries, boosting competitiveness is the major way to keep converging to more advanced economies. Previous drivers of growth such as the shifting wealth process, factor accumulation and rural-urban transition tend to fade once the country advances towards high-income status.

Past ways of thinking about competitiveness need to be changed; services can increasingly be a powerful engine of convergence and regional policies need to complement national efforts to reignite growth. This book views competitiveness as a multifaceted concept comprising aspects of the economy and society needed to implement change and move toward sustainable convergence. Key measures of competitiveness that are compared across countries in this report are productivity as well as competitive pressures in markets. To enhance competitiveness once convergence stalls, a powerful institutional framework is needed to create a supportive environment as well as policies to accelerate the process of upgrading and boosting competitiveness in manufacturing and service industries.

Contents Editorial Executive summary Chapter 1. Shifting wealth and the productivity challenges for middle-income countries Chapter 2. Competitiveness in a catching-up context Chapter 3. Improving competitiveness in manufacturing industries Chapter 4. Competitiveness in and through services Chapter 5. Regional policies to enhance competitiveness Chapter 6. Development challenges of the BRIICS

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Better Policies for Development 2014 Policy Coherence and Illicit Financial Flows June 2014, 100 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21031-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264210325-en=

Themes: Development

Regions: OECD


This edition of Better Policies for Development focuses on illicit financial flows and their detrimental effects on development and growth. Every year, huge sums of money are transferred out of developing countries illegally. The numbers are disputed, but illicit financial flows are often cited as outstripping official development aid and inward investment. These flows strip resources from developing countries that could be used to finance much-needed public services, such as health care and education. This report defines policy coherence for development as a global tool for creating enabling environments in a post-2015 context. It shows that coherent policies in OECD countries in areas such as tax evasion, anti-bribery and money laundering can contribute to reducing illicit financial flows from developing countries. It also provides an update on OECD efforts to develop a monitoring matrix for policy coherence for development, based upon existing OECD indicators of “policy effort”. The report also includes contributions from member states. Most illustrate national processes to deal with policy coherence for development beyond 2015.

Contents Foreword Executive Summary Why focus on policy coherence for development in the post-2015 agenda? Policy coherence and illicit financial flows Monitoring policy coherence for development 45 How are OECD countries promoting policy coherence for development? 79

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African Economic Outlook 2014 Global Value Chains and Africa’s Industrialisation June 2014, 316 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20940-4 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/aeo-2014-en

Themes: Development

Regions: Africa

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The African Economic Outlook 2014 analyses the continent’s growing role in the world economy and predicts two-year macroeconomic prospects. It details the performance of African economies in crucial areas: growth, financing, trade policies and regional integration, human development, and governance.

Country notes now cover all 54 African countries. They summarise recent economic growth, forecast gross domestic product for 2014 and 2015, and highlight the main policy issues facing each country. A statistical annex compares country-specific economic, social and political variables.

Contents

Executive summary

Part one: Africa’s performance and prospects

- Chapter 1. Macroeconomic prospects for Africa

- Chapter 2. External financial flows and tax revenues for Africa

- Chapter 3. Trade policies and regional integration in Africa

- Chapter 4. Human development in Africa

- Chapter 5. Political and economic governance in Africa

Part two: Global value chains and Africa’s industrialization

- Chapter 6. Global value chains in Africa: Potential and evidence

- Chapter 7. How ready is Africa for global value chains: A sector perspective

- Chapter 8. What policies for global value chains in Africa?

Part three: Country notes

Statistical annex

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Latin American Economic Outlook 2014 Logistics and Competitiveness November 2013, 160 pages ISBN 978-92-6-20363-1 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/leo-2014-en

Themes: Development

Regions: Latin America

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Latin American economies continue to present relatively stable growth but continued uncertainty with regards to the duration of the commodity boom could pose threats to medium-term growth and economic development. Latin American countries face increasing competition from emerging economies across the globe particularly in manufacturing sectors. In this context of shifting wealth, it is increasingly important to foster competitiveness and connectivity. Improving logistics performance is particularly important as it directly impacts growth, productivity, and trade within the region and beyond. The region’s productive structure with significant concentration in natural resource and agriculture augment the importance of logistics in fostering competitiveness. Nevertheless, logistics performance in the region faces serious gaps particularly in the areas of customs performance and the availability of infrastructure. Improving these aspects will entail more and better investment in infrastructure, as well as making the most of existing infrastructure by putting in place efficient trade facilitation measures and efficient and appropriate regulatory frameworks.

Contents

Acronyms and abbreviations

Executive summary

General overview

Chapter 1. Macroeconomic outlook

Chapter 2. Latin America and shifting wealth

Chapter 3. Productivity, structural change and diversification of production in Latin America

Chapter 4. Policies for boosting logistics performance in Latin America

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Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2015 December 2014, 280 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21086-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/saeo-2014-en

Themes: Development

Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

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This edition of the Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India examines medium-term growth prospects, recent macroeconomic policy challenges, and structural challenges including human capital, infrastructure and SME development. It provides coverage for Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Contents (tentative)

Part 1. Regional Economic Monitor

- Chapter 1. Medium-term economic outlook and recent macroeconomic development:

Prospects and assessments

Part 2. Special focus: Institutional capacity

- Chapter 2. Institutions for effective policy implementation: What are the barriers to

achieving medium-term plan targets?

- Chapter 3. Institutional reform in Emerging Asia from 1970 to 2014: What determines the

success of public sector reform?

- Chapter 4. Institutions and informality: How can the informal sector be transformed?

- Statistical Appendix

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 EDUCATION


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Critical Maths for Innovative Societies

The Role of Metacognitive Pedagogies November 2014, 250 pages ISBN 978-92-64-211384

Themes: Education


Dramatic changes in our understanding of the nature of learning over the past century have resulted in a shift in focus from “what” to “how”. In particular, how to enhance students’ abilities to solve complex, unfamiliar and non-routine tasks (CUN). Teaching basic skills in innovative societies is necessary but not sufficient. This report looks at a number of published studies that try to understand which education and skills are appropriate for innovative societies. It focuses on mathematics education, a subject that is highly emphasized worldwide, but nevertheless still considered to be a stumbling block for many students. While there is almost a consensus that the mathematics tasks appropriate for the 21st century have to be complex, unfamiliar, and non-routine, most textbooks still include only routine problems based on the application of ready-made algorithms. We need to introduce innovative instructional methods to enhance mathematics education and in particular students' ability to solve CUN tasks. These methods will require the application of metacognitive processes such as planning, monitoring, control and reflection. Training students to “think about their thinking” during learning will be critical.



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PISA 2012 Results, Volume IV: What Makes a School Successful? Resources, Policies and Practices

March 2014, 544 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20114-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264201156-en Rights available in all languages except Spanish This volume of PISA 2009 results examines how human, financial and material resources, and education policies and practices shape learning outcomes. Chapter 1 presents a summary of features

shared by "successful" school systems. Chapter 2 details how resources, policies and practices relate to student performance. Chapter 3 provides in-depth analyses of selected organisational features (how students are sorted into grades, schools, and programmes, school autonomy, etc.) of schools and systems and how those aspects affect performance. Chapter 4 analyses key aspects of the learning environment (behaviours, discipline, parental involvement, school leadership, etc.) and how they affect performance. The final chapter discusses the policy implications of the findings. Annexes provide detailed statistical data and technical background.

PISA 2012 Results, Volume V: Creative Problem Solving Students' Skills in Tackling Real-Life Problems

May 2014, 252 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20806-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264208070-en Rights available in all languages except Spanish This fifth volume of PISA 2012 results presents an assessment of student performance in problem solving, which measures students’ capacity to respond to non-routine situations in order to achieve

their potential as constructive and reflective citizens. It provides the rationale for assessing problem-solving skills and describes performance within and across countries and economies. In addition, the volume highlights the relative strengths and weaknesses of each school system and examines how they are related to individual student characteristics, such as gender, immigrant background and socio-economic status. The volume also explores the role of education in fostering problem-solving skills.

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PISA 2012 Results, Volume VI: Students and Money Financial Literacy Skills for the 21st Century July 2014, 200 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20808-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264208094-en

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This sixth volume of PISA 2012 results examines 15-year-old students’ performance in financial literacy in the 18 countries and economies that participated in this optional assessment. It

also discusses the relationship of financial literacy to students’ and their families’ background and to students’ mathematics and reading skills. The volume also explores students’ access to money and their experience with financial matters. In addition, it provides an overview of the current status of financial education in schools and highlights relevant case studies. Also available:

PISA 2012 Results, Volume I, What Students Know and Can Do, Revised Edition

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PISA 2012 Results, Volume II: Excellence through Equity

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PISA 2012 Results, Volume III: Student Engagement, Drive and Self-Beliefs

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TALIS 2013 Results: An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning June 2014, 400 pages ISBN 978-92-64-211339 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264196261-en

Themes: Education

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How can countries prepare teachers to face the diverse challenges in today’s schools? The OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) helps answer this question by

asking teachers and school leaders about their working conditions and the learning environments at their schools. TALIS aims to provide valid, timely and comparable information to help countries review and define policies for developing a high-quality teaching profession. It is an opportunity for teachers and school leaders to provide input into educational policy analysis and development in key areas. This report presents the results of the second cycle of the TALIS survey conducted in 2013

Contents Chapter 1. Overview of TALIS Chapter 2. Teachers and their schools Chapter 3. The importance of school leadership Chapter 4. Developing and supporting teachers Chapter 5. Improving teaching using appraisal and feedback Chapter 6. Examining teacher practices and classroom environment Chapter 7. Teacher self-efficacy and job satisfaction: Why they matter

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A Teachers' Guide to TALIS 2013 Teaching and Learning International Survey June 2014, 30 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21608-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/23129638

Themes: Education

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This publication not only presents the main results of TALIS 2013, it also takes those findings and, backed by the research literature on education and the large body of OECD work on

education, offers insights and advice to teachers and school leaders on how they can improve teaching and learning in their schools. It is both a guide through TALIS and a handbook for building excellence into teaching.

Contents

What is TALIS?

Key Features of TALIS

What do teachers believe about student learning?

What do teachers do in the classroom?

How do school leaders support their teachers?

To what extent do teachers participate in professional development activities?

To what extent do schools use teacher appraisals?

Do teachers feel confident in their ability to teach?

Do teachers derive satisfaction from their daily work and from being teachers?

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OECD Skills Outlook 2014 November 2014, 400 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21087-5

Themes: Education

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One of the main sources for current and future economic growth is youth skills. Effective investment in youth skills will determine the

capacity of countries to face various shocks, to get the most from globalisation and technological changes and to innovate. Countries with rapidly ageing populations and shrinking youth cohorts will be even more dependent on successful outcomes for youth for future sustainability. This second annual edition of the OECD Skills Outlook takes a close look at the current state of youth skills around the world and explores what needs to be done to better develop, activate and use their skills.



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Education at a Glance 2014 Highlights September 2014, 85 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21501-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eag_highlights-2014-en

Themes: Education


Education at a Glance 2014: Highlights summarises the OECD’s flagship compendium of education statistics, Education at a Glance. It provides easily accessible data on key topics in education today, including: education levels and student numbers, economic and social benefits of education, paying for education, and the school environment. Each indicator is presented on a two-page spread. The left-hand page explains the significance of the indicator, discusses the main findings, and examines key trends. The right-hand page contains clearly presented charts and tables, accompanied by dynamic hyperlinks (StatLinks) that direct readers to the corresponding data in Excel™ format. All indicators are available as a web book and e-book on OECD iLibrary, as is the related database.

Contents

Foreword

Executive summary

Reader’s guide

1. Education levels and student numbers

2. Higher education and work

3. The economic and social benefits of educations

4. Paying for education

5. The school environment

6. Special section: Skills for life

Statistical note

Glossary

Further reading

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Education at a Glance 2014 OECD Indicators September 2014, 570 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21132-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eag-2014-en

Themes: Education

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OECD’s annual Education at a Glance provides the latest key information on the output of educational institutions, the impact of learning across countries; the financial and human resources invested in education; access, participation and progression in education; and the learning environment and organization of schools. Coverage is provided for all OECD countries and some non-OECD G20 nations.

Contents

Chapter A. The output of educational institutions and the impact of learning

Chapter B. Financial and human resources invested in education

Chapter C. Access to education, participation and progression

Chapter D. The learning environment and organisation of schools

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Education Policy Outlook 2015 January 2015, 200 pages ISBN 978-92-64- 22094-2

Themes: Development

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The OECD Education Policy Outlook provides policy makers, and all those who influence practice and delivery in education, with

comparative information and analysis to assist them in formulating and implementing policies to improve education attainment and performance of their education systems. It provides comparative analysis of policy reforms, and reviews individual country education policy approaches in a succinct format. The publication aims to help countries to learn from each other. Although reforms may be specific to a country’s unique challenges and political context, and cannot simply be transplanted into a different country or system, countries face many similar challenges and implement reforms in similar areas. At present, at OECD some of these experiences are collected and analysed in thematic reviews but there is no cross country general overview of current reform efforts and governments do not have easy access to cross cutting information on education reform initiatives across OECD.



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Equity, Excellence and Inclusiveness in Education Policy Lessons from around the World June 2014, 80 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21137-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264214033-en

Themes: Education


Excellence in education without equity risks leading to large economic and social disparities. The most advanced education systems now set ambitious goals for all students, focusing on

both excellence and equity. They also equip their teachers with the pedagogic skills that have been proven effective and with enough autonomy so that teachers can use their own creativity in determining the content and instruction they provide to their individual students. The fourth International Summit on the Teaching Profession brought together education ministers, union leaders and other teacher leaders from high-performing and rapidly improving education systems, as measured by PISA (the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment). Their aim was to discuss equity, excellence and inclusiveness in education by exploring three questions: • How are high-quality teachers developed, and how do schools attract and retain them? • How can equity be ensured in increasingly devolved education systems? • What kinds of learning environments address the needs of all students? To underpin the discussions, this publication identifies some of the steps policy makers can take to build school systems that are both equitable and excellent. The analysis is complemented with examples that illustrate proven or promising practices in specific countries.

Contents

Chapter 1. Charting a way towards equity and Excellence

Chapter 2. Developing high-quality teachers for the schools with the greatest need

Chapter 3. Achieving equity in increasingly Devolved Education Systems

Chapter 4. Creating learning environments that address the needs of all children

Chapter 5. Building an equitable, excellent and Inclusive Education System

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OECD Employment Outlook 2014

September 2014, 270 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21092-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/empl_outlook-2014-en

Themes: Employment, Social Issues/Migration/Health


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The 2014 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook provides an in-depth review of recent labour market trends and short-term prospects in OECD countries. It zooms in on how the crisis has affected earnings, showing that the low paid have not been spared from a substantial slowdown in real wage growth. While more subdued earnings growth can help to restore competitiveness and employment growth, which is essential to drive down unemployment, the quality of the jobs being created also matters. It also finds that reform to employment protection legislation is necessary in some countries to reduce high levels of non-regular jobs. Skills are a key determinant of a person’s chances of working in a high-quality job, as new results from the OECD’s international Survey of Adult Skills show. This depends not just on the skills workers already have, but also on how these skills are used in the workplace, which in turn reflects countries’ labour market institutions and policies.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. An update on the labour market situation

Chapter 2. Sharing the pain equally? Wage adjustments during the crisis and recovery

Chapter 3. How good is your job? A framework for measuring and assessing job quality

Chapter 4. Non-regular employment, job security and the labour market divide

Chapter 5. The role of skills in early labour market outcomes and beyond

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OECD Green Growth Studies Greener Skills and Jobs March 2014, 228 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20869-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264208704-en

Themes: Industry and Services, Environment, Science and Technology


Green skills — the skills needed in a low-carbon economy — will be required in all sectors and at all levels in the workforce as emerging economic activities create new (or renewed) occupations. Structural changes will realign sectors that are likely to decline as a result of the greening of the economy and workers will need to be retrained accordingly. The successful transition to a low-carbon economy will only be possible if workers can flexibly adapt and transfer from areas of decreasing employment to new industries. This report suggests that the role of skills and education and training policies should be an important component of the ecological transformation process.

Contents:

Part I: Gearing up education for training and growth

Part II: Enterprise approaches for a workforce fit for a green economy

Part III: Integrating skills into local development strategies for green job creation

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Green Growth Indicators 2014 July 2014, 145 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20202-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264202030-en

Themes: Environment


The OECD Green Growth Strategy supports countries in spurring economic growth and development while ensuring that natural assets continue to provide the resources and environmental

services on which well-being relies. Policies that promote green growth need to be founded on a good understanding of the determinants of green growth and need to be supported with appropriate indicators to monitor progress and gauge results.

This book updates the 2011 Towards Green Growth: Monitoring Progress. It presents the OECD framework for monitoring progress towards green growth and a selection of updated indicators that illustrate the progress that OECD countries have made since the 1990s.

Contents

Part I: Monitoring progress towards green growth

Chapter 1. The OECD green growth measurement framework and indicators

Chapter 2. Green growth indicators in practice

Part II. The indicators

Chapter 3. The socio-economic context and characteristics of growth

Chapter 4. The environmental and resource productivity of the economy

Chapter 5. The natural asset base

Chapter 6. Environmental quality of life

Chapter 7. Economic opportunities and policy responses

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Environment at a Glance 2013 OECD Indicators December 2013, 107 pages ISBN 978-92-64-18140-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264185715-en

Themes: Environment


This book includes key environmental indicators endorsed by OECD Environment Ministers and major environmental indicators from the OECD Core Set. These indicators reflect

environmental progress made since the early 1990s and thus contribute to measuring environmental performance. Organised by issues such as climate change, air pollution, biodiversity, waste or water resources, they provide essential information for all those interested in the environment and in sustainable development.

Contents

1. Environmental trends

-Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

-Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

-Sulphur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides

(NOx) emissions

-Particulate emissions and population

exposure

-Use of freshwater resources

-Water pricing for public supply

-Wastewater treatment

-Biological diversity

-Use of forest resources

-Use of fish resources

-Municipal waste

-Industrial and hazardous waste

-Use of material resources

2. Sectoral trends of environmental

significance

-Energy intensity and mix

-Energy prices and taxes

-Road traffic, vehicles and networks

-Road fuel prices

-Agricultural nutrient balances

-GDP, population and consumption

Annex A. Additional OECD-wide and country

trends

Annex B. Additional information and country

notes

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The Cost of Air Pollution Health Impacts of Road Transport June 2014, 80 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21042-4 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264210448-en

Themes: Environment, Social Issues/Migration/Health, Taxation, Transport


Outdoor air pollution kills more than 3 million people across the world every year, and causes health problems from asthma to

heart disease for many more. This is costing OECD societies plus China and India an estimated USD 3.5 trillion dollars a year in terms of the value of lives lost and ill health, and the trend is rising. But how much of the cost of those deaths and health problems is due to pollution from cars, trucks and motorcycles on our roads? Initial evidence suggests that in OECD countries, road transport is likely responsible for about half the USD 1.7 trillion total. Based on extensive new epidemiological evidence since the 2010 Global Burden of Disease study, and OECD estimates of the Value of Statistical Life, this report provides evidence that the health impacts from air pollution are about four times greater than previously estimated and the economic costs significantly higher than previously thought.

Contents Executive summary

Chapter 1. Defining the economic cost of health impacts

Chapter 2. Reviewing the evidence on and calculating the cost of the health impacts of air pollution

Chapter 3. Rethinking appraisals to mitigate the health impacts of air pollution from road transport

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Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2014 November 2014, 110 pages ISBN 978-92-64-22089-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/mne-2014-en

Themes: Governance, Industry and Services, Finance and Investment


The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises aim to help businesses meet the challenge of acting responsibly in any country they operate by providing a global framework for responsible conduct covering all areas of business ethics. While observance of the Guidelines by enterprises is voluntary and not legally enforceable, adhering governments are committed to promoting their observance among enterprises. This Annual Report describes what adhering governments have done to live up to their commitment over the 12 months to June 2014 . In particular it highlights the mediation and consensus building activities promoted by National Contact Points, the Guidelines' implementation mechanism set up by adhering governments. It includes a copy of the current edition of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

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Government at a Glance 2013 November 2013, 250 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20132-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/gov_glance-2013-en

Themes: Governance

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Government at a Glance 2013 provides readers with a dashboard of key indicators assembled with the goal of contributing to the analysis and international comparison of

public sector performance. Indicators on government revenues, expenditures, and employment are provided alongside key output and outcome data in the sectors of education and health. Government at a Glance also includes indicators on key governance and public management issues, such as transparency in governance, regulatory governance, new ways in delivering public services and HRM and compensation practices in the public service.

While measuring government performance has long been recognised as playing an important role in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the public administration, following the economic crisis and fiscal tightening in many member countries, good indicators are needed more than ever to help governments make informed decisions regarding tough choices and help restore confidence in government institutions. All indicators are available as a web book and e-book on OECD iLibrary.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Trust in government, policy effectiveness and the governance agenda

Chapter 2. Strategic governance

Chapter 3. Public finance and economics

Chapter 4. Budgeting practices and procedures

Chapter 5. Public sector employment and pay

Chapter 6. Women in government

Chapter 7. Public procurement

Chapter 8. Open and inclusive government

Chapter 9. Special feature – Serving citizens: Accessibility and quality of public services 149

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Government at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean 2014 August 2014, 100 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20947-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264209480-en

Themes: Governance



Government at a Glance: Latin American and Caribbean 2014 offers a dashboard of more than 30 indicators to help decision makers and citizens analyse and benchmark government performance both within the LAC region and compared to the OECD countries. The publication focuses on four broad areas: budgeting practices, public sector pay and employment, public procurement and public finances. Furthermore, the policy chapter deepens in the budgetary and fiscal innovations which have taken place for the LAC region in the past years.

Despite the fact that the LAC region has not been badly affected by the recent global and financial crisis, this book argues that governments need to be more inclusive, transparent, receptive and efficient. For that, they need to improve budgetary, employment and procurement practices, as well as increase the transparency levels.

Contents

Executive summary

Reader’s guide

Introduction

Chapter 1. Fiscal and budget innovations and the commodities boom in LAC countries: A winning

decade?

Chapter 2. Public finance and economics

Chapter 3. Public employment and pay

Chapter 4. Budgeting practices and procedures

Chapter 5. Public procurement

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Boosting Resilience through Innovative Risk Governance April 2014, 98 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20910-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264209114-en

Themes: Governance, Environment


This report examines what countries have achieved in terms of strengthening resilience through better risk management and identifies persisting challenges. It focuses on the importance of creating an institutional environment that engages all

stakeholders and allows them to build resilience against future shocks. The report is based on the issues covered in Principle 3 of the OECD Principles on Governance of Critical Risks.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Boosting resilience to risk and shocks in a time of economic constraints

Chapter 2. The role of institutions in boosting resilience to disruptive shocks

Chapter 3. How to make resilience happen

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Women, Government and Policy Making in OECD Countries Fostering Diversity for Inclusive Growth April 2014, 188 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21070-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264210745-en

Themes: Governance


Achieving gender equality in the economy and in the political leadership remains an ongoing challenge across the world. This report aims to address this gap. It provides comparative data and policy benchmarks on women's access to public leadership and inclusive gender-responsive policy-making across OECD countries. The report is prepared in the context of the OECD Gender Initiative, launched by the OECD Ministers. Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Mapping women’s access to public life in OECD countries

Chapter 2. Women’s leadership in public life

Chapter 3. Women as public employees

Chapter 4. Institutional dimensions of gender equality

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The Missing Entrepreneurs 2014 Policies for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Europe

October 2014, 240 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21357-9

Themes: Industry and Services, Employment


The Missing Entrepreneurs 2014 is the second edition in a series of annual reports that provide data and policy analysis on inclusive entrepreneurship, and on its barriers, by target social groups across the European Union. Inclusive entrepreneurship involves business start-ups and self-employment activities that contribute to economic growth and social inclusion - notably of youth, women, seniors, immigrants and the unemployed. In addition to inspiring policy practices, this issue contains special thematic chapters on entrepreneurship by ethnic minorities, pro-entrepreneurship welfare support systems and support for entrepreneurship from unemployment.



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Tourism and the Creative Economy July 2014, 100 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20786-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264207875-en

Themes: Industry and Services, Urban, Rural and Regional Development

Countries: Austria, People’s Republic of China, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, United States


As the significance of the creative economy continues to grow, important synergies between tourism and the creative industries are emerging offering considerable potential to grow demand and develop new products, experiences and markets. These new links are driving a shift from conventional models of cultural tourism to new models of creative tourism based on intangible culture and contemporary creativity. This report examines the growing relationship between the tourism and creative sectors to guide the development of effective policies in this area. Drawing on recent case studies, it considers how to strengthen these linkages and take advantage of the opportunities to generate added value. Active policies are needed so that countries, regions and cities can realise the potential benefits from linking tourism and creativity. Key policy issues are identified.

Contents

Executive summary

Part I: The emergence of creative tourism

- Chapter 1. Creative tourism: Overview and

policy directions

- Chapter 2. Creative industries in the

knowledge economy

- Chapter 3. Creative tourism as a source of

growth

- Chapter 4. Creative tourism policies and

practices

Part II: Creative tourism case studies

- Creative Austria content communication

platform

- Developing creative service industries in

Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China

- Design-induced tourism in Milan, Italy

- Contemporary art and tourism on Setouchi

Islands, Japan

- Hallyu and technology-based tourism in

Korea

- Wellington, “Creative Capital” of New

Zealand

- Creative tourism in Santa Fe, United States

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OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2014 April 2014, 416 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20418-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/tour-2014-en

Themes: Industry and Services


This report provides comparative knowledge, both policy and data, through thematic chapters and country-specific policy and statistical profiles. Over 50 countries are covered. The report highlights key tourism policy developments, focuses on issues

that rank high on the policy agenda in the field of tourism and provides a broad overview and interpretation of tourism trends in the OECD area and beyond. The 2014 edition focuses on tourism and growth.

Tourism Trends and Policies is an international reference and benchmark on how effectively countries are supporting competitiveness, innovation and growth in tourism, and sheds light on policies and practices associated with this. It is published every two years.

Contents

PART I. ACTIVE POLICIES FOR TOURISM

Chapter 1. Tourism trends and policy priorities

Chapter 2. Travel facilitation, tourism and growth

Chapter 3. Taxation and tourism

PART II. COUNTRY PROFILES: TOURISM TRENDS AND POLICIES

Reader's guide

OECD Countries

Non-member economies

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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2014

October 2014, 470 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20430-0 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/sti_outlook-2014-en

Themes: Science and Technology, Industry and Services


The STI Outlook reviews the key policy trends and performance of OECD countries and major emerging economies in a number of areas related to science and innovation based on the latest information and indicators. Policy and country profiles demonstrate the driving role that science, technology and innovation play in sustaining the recovery and fostering growth.

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Measuring the Digital Economy A New Perspective October 2014, 120 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21130-8

Themes: Science and Technology, Governance


Measuring the Digital Economy: A New Perspective uses internationally comparable indicators to provide a comprehensive perspective on the digital economy. The report includes an overview of the evolving landscape in ICT technology and uses addresses key policy issues such as promoting investment and competition in high-speed networks and services, maximising individual empowerment, and promoting creativity and innovation. It also provides an evidence base from which policy makers can better understand the role of ICTs in delivering growth and jobs. Importantly, the report highlights gaps and proposes actions for advancing the measurement agenda on a broad range of issues related to ICT diffusion and its social and economic impacts, and introduces a series of innovative, experimental indicators to shed new light on the wide range of policy areas that are impacted by the digital economy.



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Space Economy at a Glance 2014

October 2014, 120 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21099-8

Themes: Economics, Development, Science and Technology


Space Economy at a Glance provides a statistical overview of the global space sector and its contributions to economic activity. This new edition

provides indicators and statistics based on both official and private data, in over forty countries with space programmes, and identifies new dynamics in the space sector.

The space sector plays an increasingly pivotal role in the efficient functioning of modern societies and their economic development. The use of satellite technology in navigation, communications, meteorology, and earth observation is giving rise to a growing stream of applications in such areas as air traffic control, transport, natural resource management, agriculture, environmental and climate change monitoring, entertainment and so on, which are, in turn, creating new downstream uses and new markets. All indicators are available as a web book and e-book on OECD iLibrary, as is the related database.



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Nanotechnology and Tyres Greening Industry and Transport July 2014, 187 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20914-5 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264209152-en

Themes: Science and Technology, Industry and Services


New nanomaterials offer promising avenues for future innovation, which can contribute towards the sustainability and resource efficiency of the tyre industry. Yet uncertainty over

environmental health and safety (EHS) risks appears to be a main and continuous concern for the development of new nanomaterials in tyre production, even for those closest to market. Lack of sector-specific guidance represents a major gap.

This report provides insights into the policy issues related to nanotechnology use in the tyre industry: the status of nanotechnology innovation in the sector and the drivers of innovation in the tyre industry; the economic and social costs and benefits of using nanotechnology in tyres; the safe use of new nanomaterials at all stages of their life cycles; the identification of the tools and frameworks supporting decision making at various stages of product development; and the facilitation of outreach and knowledge transfer on the safe use of new nanomaterials.

A risk management framework has also been developed as part of the study to enable site-specific or company-specific risk assessments or risk management strategies for using nanomaterials as additives in tyres.

Content

Executive summary

Reader’s guide

Chapter 1. Nanotechnology in tyres: Status of the technology

Chapter 2. Key drivers of innovation in the tyre industry

Chapter 3. Socio-economic impacts of the development of new nanomaterials in tyres production

Chapter 4. Environmental impacts in the context of life-cycle assessment

Chapter 5. Environment, health and safety: Development of a risk management framework

Chapter 6. Environment, health and safety: Knowledge and best practice transfer

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Society at a Glance 2014 March 2014, 144 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20072-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/soc_glance-2014-en

Themes: Social Issues/Migration/Health

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The seventh edition of Society at a Glance, the biennial OECD overview of social indicators, addresses the growing demand for quantitative evidence on social well-being and its trends. It updates some indicators included in the previous editions

published since 2001 and introduces several new ones; in total: 25 indicators. It includes data for the 34 OECD member countries and where available data for key partners (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa) and for other G20 countries (Argentina and Saudi Arabia). This report features a special chapter on the social impact of the recent crisis (Chapter 1) and provides a guide to help readers understand the structure of OECD social indicators (Chapter 2). All indicators are available as a web book and e-book on OECD iLibrary, as is the related database.

Contents

Chapter 1. The crisis and its aftermath: A “stress test” for societies and for social policies

Chapter 2. Interpreting OECD social indicators

Chapter 3. General context indicators

Chapter 4. Self-sufficiency indicators

Chapter 5. Equity indicators

Chapter 6. Health indicators

Chapter 7. Social cohesion indicators

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International Migration Outlook 2014 December 2014, 400 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21118-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/migr_outlook-2014-en



This publication analyses recent development in migration movements and policies in OECD countries and some non-member economies as well as the evolution of recent labour market outcomes of immigrants in OECD countries. The International Migration Outlook 2015 will be released in June/July 2015.

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Making Mental Health Count July 2014, 250 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20843-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264208445-en



Despite the enormous burden that mental ill-health imposes on individuals, their families, society, health systems and the economy, mental health care remains a neglected area of health policy in too many countries. Mental disorders represent

a considerable disease burden, and have a significant impact on the lives of the OECD population, and account for considerable direct and indirect costs. This report argues that even in those OECD countries with a long history of de-institutionalisation, there is still a long way to go to make community-based mental health care that achieves good outcomes for people with severe mental illness a reality. The disproportionate focus on severe mental illness has meant that mild-to-moderate mental illnesses, which make up the largest burden of disease, have remained overwhelmingly neglected.

This book addresses the high cost of mental illness, weaknesses and innovative developments in the organisation of care, changes and future directions for the mental health workforce, the need to develop better indicators for mental health care and quality, and tools for better governance of the mental health system. The high burden of mental ill health and the accompanying costs in terms of reduced quality of life, loss of productivity, and premature mortality, mean that making mental health count for all OECD countries is a priority.

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Pensions Outlook 2014

November 2014 , 250 pages ISBN 978-92-64-22090-4

Themes: Finance and Investment, Social Issues/Migration/Health


This 2014 edition of the OECD Pensions Outlook examines the ever-changing pensions landscape. It looks at pension reform, the role of

private pensions and retirement savings. Population ageing and longevity risk is examined as are the means of increasing coverage and providing automatic enrolment. The volume is complemented by a chapter on default retirement strategies.



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Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters July 2014, 230 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21651-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264216525-en

Themes: Taxation


The Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information, developed by the OECD with G20 countries,

represents the international consensus on automatic exchange of financial account information for tax purposes, on a reciprocal basis. Over 60 jurisdictions have committed to implementing the Standard and all financial centres have been called to match those commitments, as of July 2014.

This publication is the first edition of the full version of the Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information. It contains the text of the Model Competent Authority Agreement and the Common Reporting Standard, and the Commentaries thereon, as they read on 15 July 2014. It also includes multilateral and nonreciprocal versions of the Model Competent Authority Agreement, the technical modalities and a wider approach to the Common Reporting Standard.

Contents:

- Model Competent Authority Agreement

- Common Reporting Standard

- Commentaries on the Model Competent Authority Agreement

- Commentaries on the Common Reporting Standard

- Multilateral Model Competent Authority Agreement

- Nonreciprocal Model Competent Authority Agreement

- Common Reporting Standard User Guide

- Example Questionnaire

- Wider Approach to the Common Reporting Standard

- Declaration on Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters

- Recommendation of the Council on the Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account

Information in Tax Matters

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Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital: Condensed Version 2014 August 2014, 475 pages ISBN 978-92-64-211155 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/mtc_cond-2014-en

Themes: Taxation, Finance and Investment

Rights available in all languages except German, Korean, Serbian

This publication is the ninth edition of the condensed version of the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital. This shorter version contains the full text of the Model Tax

Convention on Income and on Capital as accepted on 15 July 2014, but without the historical notes, the detailed list of conventions between OECD member countries and the background reports that are included in the full-length version, which is expected end-2014/beginning 2015.

The Model Tax Convention and the worldwide network of bilateral tax treaties based on it provide clear, consensual rules for taxing income and capital while avoiding having income or capital taxed twice by two different countries. Because the economic and tax environment is constantly changing, article and commentaries are constantly under review and are periodically updated. The changes appearing in this 2014 edition address such issues as exchange of information, (Article 26), the meaning of beneficial owner (Articles 10, 11 and 12), the treatment of sportsmen and entertainers (Article 17) , treatment of termination payments, treatment of income related to emissions permits and credits and other technical issues.

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OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations 2010

September 2010, 372 pages ISBN 978-92-64-09033-0 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/tpg-2010-en

Themes: Taxation, Industry and Services, Trade

Rights available in all languages except Bulgarian, Chinese, English, French, Georgian, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Mongolian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

The OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations provide guidance on the application of the “arm’s length principle”, which is the international consensus on transfer pricing, i.e. on the valuation, for tax purposes, of cross-border transactions between associated enterprises. In a global economy where multinational enterprises (MNEs) play a prominent role, transfer pricing is high on the agenda of tax administrators and taxpayers alike. Governments need to ensure that the taxable profits of MNEs are not artificially shifted out of their jurisdictions and that the tax base reported by MNEs in their respective countries reflects the economic activity undertaken therein. For taxpayers, it is essential to limit the risks of economic double taxation that may result from a dispute between two countries on the determination of an arm’s length remuneration for their cross-border transactions with associated enterprises.

In the 2010 edition, Chapters I-III were substantially revised, with new guidance on: the selection of the most appropriate transfer pricing method to the circumstances of the case; the practical application of transactional profit methods (transactional net margin method and profit split method); and on the performance of comparability analyses. Furthermore, a new Chapter IX, on the transfer pricing aspects of business restructurings, was added. Consistency changes were made to the rest of the Guidelines.

Contents I. The Arm's Length II. Transfer Pricing Methods III. Comparability Analysis IV. Administrative Approaches to Avoiding and Resolving Transfer Pricing Disputes V. Documentation VI. Special Considerations for Intangible

Property VII. Special Considerations for Intra-Group Services VIII. Cost Contribution Arrangements IX. Transfer Pricing Aspects of Business Restructuring

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OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project

Addressing the Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy Action 1: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 130 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21878-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264218789-en

Themes: Taxation

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The spread of the digital economy poses challenges for international taxation. This report sets out an analysis of these tax challenges. It notes that because the digital economy is increasingly becoming the economy itself, it would not be feasible to ring-fence the digital economy from the rest of the economy for tax purposes. The report notes, however, that certain business models and key features of the digital economy may exacerbate BEPS risks. These BEPS risks will be addressed by the work on the other Actions in the BEPS Action Plan, which will take the relevant features of the digital economy into account. The report also analyses a number of broader tax challenges raised by the digital economy, and discusses potential options to address them, noting the need for further work during 2015 to evaluate these broader challenges and potential options.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Introduction to tax challenges of the digital economy

Chapter 2. Fundamental principles of taxation

Chapter 3. Information and communication technology and its impact on the economy

Chapter 4. The digital economy, new business models and key features

Chapter 5. Identifying opportunities for BEPS in the digital economy

Chapter 6. Tackling BEPS in the digital economy

Chapter 7. Broader tax challenges raised by the digital economy

Chapter 8. Potential options to address the broader tax challenges raised by the digital economy

Conclusions

Annex A. Prior work on the digital economy

Annex B. Typical tax planning structures in integrated business models

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OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Neutralising the Effects of Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements Action 2: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 52 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21879-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264218819-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, German, Korean (option) This report sets out recommendations for domestic rules to neutralise the effect of hybrid mismatch arrangements and includes changes to the OECD Model Tax Convention to address such arrangements. Countering Harmful Tax Practices More Effectively, Taking into Account Transparency and Substance Action 5: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 35 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21885-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264218970-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, German, Korean (option) This report on preferential tax regimes sets out the progress made to date in the context of the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project. Preventing the Granting of Treaty Benefits in Inappropriate Circumstances Action 6: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 108 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21906-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264219120-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, Korean (option) This report examines the issue of preventing the granting of treaty benefits in inappropriate circumstances. It includes proposed changes to the OECD Model Tax convention and summarises progress to date.

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OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project Guidance on Transfer Pricing Aspects of Intangibles Action 8: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 84 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21920-5 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264219212-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, German, Korean (option) This document contains revisions to the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines to align transfer pricing outcomes with value creation in the area of intangibles. Guidance on Transfer Pricing Documentation and Country-by-Country Reporting Action 13: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 24 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21922-9 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264219236-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, German, Korean (option) This document contains revised standards for transfer pricing documentation and a template for country-by-country reporting of revenues, profits, taxes paid and certain measures of economic activity. Developing a Multilateral Instrument to Modify Bilateral Tax Treaties Action 15: 2014 Deliverable September 2014, 38 pages ISBN 978-92-64-21924-3 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264219250-en Rights available in all languages except Chinese, Korean (option) This report identifies the issues arising from the development of a multilateral instrument that modifies bilateral tax treaties.

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Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting July 2013, 48 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20270-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264202719-en

Themes: Taxation

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Taxation is at the core of countries' sovereignty, but in recent years, multinational companies have avoided taxation in their

home countries by pushing activities abroad to low or no tax jurisdictions. The G20 asked OECD to address this growing problem by creating this action plan to address base erosion and profit shifting. This plan identifies a series of domestic and international actions to address the problem and sets timelines for the implementation.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Background

Chapter 3. Action Plan

Annex A. Overview of the actions and timelines

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Addressing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting

Themes: Taxation

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February 2013, 88 pages ISBN 978-92-64-19265-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264192744-en This report presents studies and data available regarding the existence and magnitude of base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), and contains an overview of global developments that have an impact on corporate tax matters.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. How big a problem is BEPS? An overview of the available data

Chapter 3. Global business models, competitiveness, corporate governance and taxation

Chapter 4. Key tax principles and opportunities for base erosion and profit shifting

Chapter 5. Addressing concerns related to base erosion and profit shifting

Annex A. Data on corporate tax revenue as percentage of GDP

Annex B. A review of recent studies relating to BEPS

Annex C. Examples of the tax planning structures of multinational enterprises

Annex D. Current and past OECD work related to base erosion and profit shifting

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Regions at a Glance 2013

December 2013, 160 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20431-7 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/reg_glance-2013-en

Themes: Urban, Rural and Regional Development, Governance


OECD Regions at a Glance showcases the contribution of regions to stronger, fairer and cleaner economies, drawing both on the latest comparable data and on past trends across

regions in OECD countries. It highlights the persistence of regional disparities, underscores unused resources that can be mobilised to maximise regions’ competitive edge, and shows the common characteristics of performing regions. The report presents 32 indicators, grouped under three broad themes, regions as drivers for competitiveness, inclusion and equal access to quality services in regions, and environmental sustainability in regions and metropolitan areas. All indicators are available as a web book and e-book on OECD iLibrary, as is the related database.

Contents:

Foreword

Editorial: Local lessons from a global crisis

Executive summary

Measuring regional economies in OECD countries

1. Special focus on metropolitan areas

2. Regions as drivers of national competitiveness

3. Subnational finance and investment for regional development

4. Inclusion and equal access to quality services in regions

5. Environmental sustainability in regions

Annex A. Defining regions and functional urban areas

Annex B. Sources and data description

Annex C. Indexes and estimation techniques

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OECD Regional Outlook 2014

Regions and Cities: Where Policies and People Meet

September 2014, 300 pages ISBN 978-92-64-20140-8 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264201415-en

Themes: Urban, Rural and Regional Development


The OECD Regional Outlook 2014 provides an overview of the main developments in performance among OECD regions and the challenges for regional policy. It includes individual country profiles providing detailed quantitative and qualitative information on regional performance, institutions and policy settings in OECD members.

Contents Reader's guide Editorial Executive summary Part I. Trends in regions and cities: Evidence, policies and reforms Chapter 1. Regional trends across the OECD Chapter 2. Drivers of city performance: The evidence Chapter 3. Regional governance: Policies, institutional arrangements and municipal reforms Part II. Special focus: Tools for more inclusive growth in regions and cities Chapter 4. Public investment: Smart, co-ordinated and efficient Chapter 5. A national strategy for cities: Taking ownership of urban policy Part III. The future of cities: A policy forum Chapter 6. Urbanisation as opportunity Chapter 7. Urbanisation and economic development in Asia Chapter 8. The future of US cities: Addressing social, economic, and environmental resilience Chapter 9. Cities are key to the sustainable development of the European Union Chapter 10. Creating transport corridors: Refreshing the places other transport hasn't reached Part IV. Country notes

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OECD Green Growth Studies Green Growth in Cities

June 2013, 132 pages ISBN 978-92-64-19517-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264195325-en

Themes: Urban, Rural and Regional Development, Environment, Finance and Investment, Governance

Countries: France, Sweden, US, Japan, Korea


This report synthesises the findings from six case studies of urban green growth policies, four at city level (Paris, Chicago, Stockholm, Kitakyushu) and two at the national level (China, Korea). It offers a definition of urban green growth and a framework for analysing how it might play out in different types of cities. It demonstrates the importance of urban policies for achieving national environmental policy goals and discusses the increased efficiency of policy intervention at the urban level. It identifies urban activities to reduce environmental impact that are most likely to contribute to the policy priorities of job creation, urban attractiveness, metro-regional supply of green products and services, and increased urban land values. It also provides guidance on addressing potential financing and governance challenges that may arise in pursuing urban green growth. Finally, the report offers a preliminary proposal for how green growth in cities could be measured.

Contents

Executive summary

Chapter 1. What is green growth in cities?

Chapter 2. Why are cities important to national green growth strategies?

Chapter 3. What are the high-priority green growth policies for cities?

Chapter 4. How should urban green growth governance and financing challenges be addressed?

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Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2014 November 2014, 350 pages ISBN 978-92-79-38644-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264215009-en

Themes: Industry and Services, Employment


This publication highlights new evidence on policies to support job creation, bringing together the latest research on labour market, entrepreneurship and local economic development policy to help governments support job creation in the recovery. It also includes a set of country pages featuring, among other things, new data on skills supply and demand at the level of smaller OECD regions (TL3). It is the first in a series to take this integrative approach, and it is designed to be user friendly and accessible to all government officials, academics, practitioners and civil society with an interest in local economic development and job creation.

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