Monetary and Financial Issues

The Economics Department has carried out a number of studies on the conduct and operation of monetary policy in the context of liberalised financial markets and price stability; the role of the exchange rate in monetary policy formulation and the effects of monetary policy on the real economy.

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Statement by the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, on the Financial Crisis and its Aftermath

23-Sep-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes and supports the systemic rescue plan for financial markets announced by the US Government, which he says will contribute to stabilizing the U.S. and world economies.

Quantifying the effect of financial conditions on US activity

15-Sep-2008

This paper constructs a broad measure of financial conditions for the United States which suggests that since the onset of the credit crisis there has been a marked tightening in financial conditions, despite a substantial easing of policy rates and a depreciation of the dollar.

OECD Economic Survey of Turkey

17-Jul-2008

Turkey should adopt tougher fiscal rules and reform its labour market to boost its economic performance, according to this new OECD report.

Economic Survey of Canada

11-Jun-2008

Canada’s economic performance has been among the best in the OECD as a sound policy framework has enabled the country to take advantage of strong global growth and soaring terms of trade. The economy has adapted well to recent shocks, as labour and capital have shifted rapidly from manufacturing towards the resource and service sectors, with strong net job increases.

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