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Don’t trust just any statistics!

5 minute read More timely statistics and data allow us to respond swiftly to new developments. More granular data means that we can be more targeted in our policy advice and better account for disparities across gender, regions, industries, firm size or demographics. But statistics and data must be trustworthy and of good quality. In short, they must be fit for purpose.

Tracking carbon prices

5 minute read To accelerate the transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy needs to become more ambitious. The shift to net zero can be stimulated through many policy instruments including regulations, e.g. banning the use of certain polluting assets or activities, tax incentives and subsidies – and carbon pricing.

Paid parental leave: Big differences for mothers and fathers

6 minute read Data on availability and use of paid leave entitlements is crucial for understanding the effectiveness of paid parental leave policies. However, the design of paid leave policy varies markedly across countries.

Government, New Data

Trust in the United Kingdom

2 minute read Measuring different aspects of trust can help understand whether people believe that they are being listened to or that institutions are serving their needs. The Trustlab survey carried out in the UK in June 2018 covers a large number of groups and institutions and allows for a detailed analysis of possible causes of distrust.

January 16, 2019November 18, 2022 by oecdstatistics

Labour Market, Productivity

Are international productivity gaps as large as we thought?

5 minute read Labour productivity is a key indicator of economic wellbeing, and raising it – producing more goods and services from the same or less work (labour input) – is one of the main drivers of sustainable economic growth. Historically, comparisons of productivity across countries have shown substantial gaps.

December 17, 2018April 19, 2023 by oecdstatistics

Globalisation, Inequality, Prices

Purchasing Power Parities – not only about Big Macs

5 minute read The Big Mac index from The Economist magazine is a well-known example of an international price comparison of a product with similar characteristics across countries. This price comparison shows for instance that the average price of a Big Mac is 5 dollars in the United States and 4 euros in France.

July 10, 2017April 27, 2023 by oecdstatistics

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