Books

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Title	Authors	Description	OpenBook ID
Future global shocks	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	"Recent global shocks, such as the 2008 financial crisis, have driven policy makers and industry strategists to re-examine how to prepare for and respond to events that can begin locally and propagat…	OL16302207W
Oecd Statistics on International Trade in Services: Vol. 1: Detailed tables by service Category 200…	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Annotation	OL16919121W
Conducting sustainability assessments	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This volume reviews the state of the art in conducting sustainability assessments, including the range of methodologies and tools available. It describes current practice in OECD countries, as well a…	OL16923130W
Education at A Glance 2010	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Annotation	OL16923420W
The economic impact of export restrictions on raw materials	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Export restrictions on raw materials are applied to achieve a number of policy objectives. However, they can have a significant and negative impact on the efficient allocation of resources, internati…	OL16942382W
Higher Education in Regional and City Development Higher Education in Regional and City Development	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Amsterdam has the characteristics of creativeness, openness and diversity that make it attractive to global talent and a young population. It has strong research universities and excellent transport …	OL16963962W
Trends shaping education	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This publication presents the latest available information on 26 major current trends in education, grouped in 9 broad themes (aging, global challenges, the new economic landscape, work and jobs, the…	OL16973581W
Global forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes peer reviews	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried ou…	OL17892014W
Global forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes peer reviews: United Stat…	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This report contains the revised Phase 1 +Phase 2 reviews for the United States, now including ratings. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilater…	OL17895365W
OECD territorial reviews	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	The Copenhagen metropolitan region accounts for nearly half of Denmark's national output and plays a key role for the country as a whole. Nevertheless, it has witnessed only modest economic growth o…	OL18637284W
Slovenia	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This report analyzes the main challenges for labor market and social policies in Slovenia and considers the available policy options from the perspective of OECD countries' experience. It finds that …	OL18639791W
Foodborne disease in OECD countries	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Foodborne disease caused by microbiological hazards and chemical contaminants continues to be a growing public health concern. Economic costs associated with foodborne disease represent a significant…	OL19172504W
A New world map in textiles and clothing	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	The World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing led to the termination of quantitative restrictions at the end of 2004. Under the agreement, countries will no longer be able to protec…	OL19814876W
Addressing tax risks involving bank losses	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	"The financial and economic crisis had a devastating impact on bank profits, with loss-making banks reporting global commercial losses of around USD 400 billion in 2008. This comprehensive report set…	OL19823776W
Resource flows to fragile and conflict-affected states	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Fragile states lag far behind meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, representing 75% of the MDG deficit. Fragile states already lacked the institutional strength to adequately resp…	OL19837135W
Apples	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Annotation	OL19858625W
OECD Development Assistance Peer Reviews: Germany 2010	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This publication presents the Development Assistance Committee peer review of the aid programmes and policies of Germany for 2010. The policies and programmes of each DAC member are critically examin…	OL19891897W
OECD Economic Surveys	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	Annotation	OL19891917W
OECD environmental performance reviews	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	This report presents the third OECD review of Norway's environmental policy performance. Previous reviews were published in 2001 and 1993. Topics covered in this report include greening growth, imple…	OL19891920W
Peru	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development	In July 2008, Peru became the 41st country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This review, undertaken as a part of Peru's adherence process, …	OL19891923W