By . Governments today need to balance the policy goals of boosting economic growth and improving equity when making budget decisions. How can public spending choices promote inclusive growth? What can be learned from previous spending decisions in times of crisis. More...
The global impact of weaker demand growth in China
By . Greater international integration has modified the transmission channels and the impact that external shocks have on domestic economies via increased trade openness and exposure to global financial developments. One important change, discussed in the special chapter of the latest OECD Economic Outlook, is that growth prospects in OECD economies have become more sensitive to macroeconomic shocks in non-OECD countries. More...
The Czech economy is thriving but labour shortages will limit growth
By . Growth, driven by both internal and external demand, has been accelerating since 2013 and at 4.6% in 2017 it was more balanced than in previous years. Household consumption is supported by income growth, a declining savings rate as confidence is high, and by rising credit. More...
Growth remains buoyant in Turkey but fundamentals need to be strengthened
By . Despite numerous headwinds and adverse shocks, Turkey’s real GDP has grown by more than 34% over the past 5 years, faster than any other OECD country except for Ireland and only slightly less than China and India. More...
Fiscal decentralisation and inclusive growth?
By . Over the last decade or more, many countries have experienced slowing productivity growth and a rising concentration of income. Concerns about these developments have motivated a broadening of the policy discussion about how to ensure that economic growth is made more inclusive and multidimensional. More...
The explosive growth of collegiate eSports, part 1
Within a few short months, SUNY Canton added three eSports teams and was competing at the varsity level with a number of other forward-thinking colleges and universities around the country. eSports is growing exponentially (the numbers are staggering), and university athletic departments and administrators are taking notice. More...
Higher Ed Revenue Growth Better Than Expected
By Rick Seltzer. Growth in several higher education revenue streams has been better than expected for 2018, Moody’s Investors Service says in a new report -- but the ratings agency nonetheless maintained a negative outlook for the sector due to flat enrollment and limited expected growth in tuition and fees. More...
La croissance s’affermit, mais des risques assombrissent fortement l’horizon
By . Après une longue période de croissance atone, l’activité économique mondiale croît enfin au rythme d’environ 4 %, qui correspond à la moyenne historique des dernières décennies. Plus...
2017/2027 - Improving Investment to Foster Growth - Critical Actions
Against a backdrop of sluggish growth in Europe and the rest of the world, the French economy is facing weakness on both the demand and supply sides. The risk today is this situation will become self-perpetuating, causing long-lasting damage to the French economy. More...
How Catalyst funding helped put the ‘growth’ into the Growth Hub in Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire and GFirst LEP recognised the need to do things differently and have worked together on a new approach to support local economic growth and development. More...