Existing Home Sales in the United States decreased to 5270 Thousand in March from 5760 Thousand in February of 2020. Existing Home Sales in the United States averaged 3981.63 Thousand from 1968 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7250 Thousand in September of 2005 and a record low of 1370 Thousand in March of 1970. Existing Home Sales occurs when the mortgage is closed. Mortgage closing usually takes place 30-60 days after the sales contract is closed. . This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Existing Home Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This report provides, for the Flemish community of Belgium, an independent analysis of major issues facing the educational evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches.

This publication looks at regional innovation in Wallonia, Belgium, by examining the political context, governance issues and the role of innovation in the economy, along with regional innovation strategies to promote growth.

Country profiles highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom decreased to 55.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom averaged 72.86 percent from 1958 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.20 percent in the second quarter of 1988 and a record low of 38 percent in the first quarter of 1965. Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in the United States decreased to 72.72 percent in March from 76.96 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the United States averaged 80.20 percent from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89.39 percent in January of 1967 and a record low of 66.69 percent in June of 2009. Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. The capacity indexes cover all facilities located in the United States, regardless of their ownership; and are constructed for 89 detailed industries (71 in manufacturing, 16 in mining, and 2 in utilities). This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Tunisia in Turkey increased to 88516.26 USD THO in March from 83046.48 USD THO in February of 2020. Exports to Tunisia in Turkey averaged 74293.63 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115940.17 USD THO in December of 2017 and a record low of 46227.39 USD THO in June of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Tunisia.

Exports to Turkmenistan in Turkey increased to 61154.43 USD THO in March from 52931.09 USD THO in February of 2020. Exports to Turkmenistan in Turkey averaged 99966.32 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 239095 USD THO in September of 2014 and a record low of 30049.83 USD THO in September of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Turkmenistan.

Exports to United Arab Emirates in Turkey decreased to 213.54 USD Million in March from 264.20 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to United Arab Emirates in Turkey averaged 415.80 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1097.41 USD Million in July of 2017 and a record low of 153.45 USD Million in January of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Uae.

Exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Turkey decreased to 37724.98 USD THO in March from 38450.79 USD THO in February of 2020. Exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Turkey averaged 30172.93 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43082.23 USD THO in March of 2019 and a record low of 14414.72 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Bosnia And Herzegovina.

Exports to United States in Turkey increased to 702.78 USD Million in March from 662.09 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to United States in Turkey averaged 627.56 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 914.01 USD Million in May of 2017 and a record low of 446.51 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to USAAAAAAAA.

Imports from United States in Turkey increased to 1348.70 USD Million in March from 1086.94 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from United States in Turkey averaged 979.46 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1735.35 USD Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 600.80 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Us.

Imports from United Arab Emirates in Turkey decreased to 260204.98 USD THO in March from 316146.31 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from United Arab Emirates in Turkey averaged 320589 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 742528.18 USD THO in March of 2017 and a record low of 119014 USD THO in October of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from the United Arab Emirates.

Imports from Turkmenistan in Turkey decreased to 11422.40 USD THO in March from 21969.97 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Turkmenistan in Turkey averaged 33823.55 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82683 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 10167.53 USD THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Turkmenistan.

Imports from Slovenia in Turkey increased to 33194.37 USD THO in March from 27375.68 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Slovenia in Turkey averaged 27313.08 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45158 USD THO in February of 2015 and a record low of 18696.34 USD THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Slovenia.

Imports from Romania in Turkey decreased to 225.59 USD Million in March from 226.11 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Romania in Turkey averaged 214.65 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 320.92 USD Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 109.75 USD Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Romania.

Imports from Nigeria in Turkey increased to 25684.58 USD THO in March from 20003.33 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Nigeria in Turkey averaged 13337.68 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40301 USD THO in January of 2015 and a record low of 4022 USD THO in July of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Nigeria.

Imports from Lithuania in Turkey decreased to 41727.63 USD THO in March from 47874.36 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Lithuania in Turkey averaged 28326.75 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72863.21 USD THO in May of 2017 and a record low of 4688 USD THO in September of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Lithuania.

Imports from Estonia in Turkey decreased to 12714.25 USD THO in March from 28410.56 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Estonia in Turkey averaged 20762.47 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57094 USD THO in May of 2015 and a record low of 3921.67 USD THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Estonia.

Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom decreased to 56.16 Thousand in March from 73.67 Thousand in February of 2020. Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom averaged 83.91 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 151.80 Thousand in May of 1988 and a record low of 26.36 Thousand in November of 2008. Mortgage approvals for house purchase refers to the firm offers of lenders to advance credit secured on specific dwellings to their customers. It covers approvals that are fully secured on residential property by a first mortgage. It includes existing borrowers transferring their existing mortgage to another property, lending to first-time purchasers and lending for buy-to-let purposes. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Cyprus stands at 8.30 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Cyprus averaged 10.03 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in 2014 and a record low of 7.80 percent in 2017. In Cyprus, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Cyprus because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Cyprus Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011.

Austria should eliminate subsidies which encourage early retirement and target social transfers more effectively, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

While Korea remains one of the fastest-growing OECD economies, its potential growth rate per capita is projected to decelerate from around 4% during the current decade to around 2¼ per cent during the 2030s.

The United States should do more to foster innovation and provide more equitable access to high-quality education in order to maintain its status as the world's most vibrant and productive economy, according to OECD's latest Economic Survey of the United States.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes the Spanish government's budget and the economic policy measures announced yesterday.

Estonia recovered forcefully from the global economic crisis but growth has since slowed, highlighting the need for further reforms that reduce exposure to external shocks and ensure against future boom/bust cycles, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Estonia.

Renewed impetus for reforms is essential for India to continue to narrow its major gap in living standards with middle-income and OECD economies, to reduce widespread poverty, to reverse rising inequality and to improve the wellbeing of all Indians. Based on the expertise of OECD, this report presents an update of policy advice in critical areas to India’s long-term economic performance and social development.

Low growth and huge current account deficits have characterised the Portuguese economy over the past decade.

The President of the French Republic, Mr. François Hollande, met the Heads of international economic organisations at the OECD on Monday 29th October.

The US innovation system has many strengths, including world class research universities and firms that thrive in innovation-intensive sectors.

Big changes are needed to strengthen the capital positions of euro area banks. European banks remain at the heart of the euro area crisis. Despite actions to strengthen banks and build a banking union, confidence in the euro area banking system remains weak, and is likely to remain so until underlying concerns over low capitalisation of some banks are addressed.

This short paper analyses the decline of France’s trade balance over the past 15 years. While the loss in export market shares is comparable to that of the major OECD countries except Germany, it is one of the largest among the countries of the euro area.

Under the Universal Credit reform, the main means-tested benefits except the Council Tax Benefit will be pooled into one single benefit with one single taper rate. The reform will give people better incentives to work, reduce complexity and contribute to reducing poverty.

Employment has risen by more and unemployment has risen less than expected, given the path of output. Nevertheless, long-term and youth unemployment and involuntary part-time work are high. A polarised labour market risks worsening income inequality, which is high by OECD standards, despite a recent and likely temporary decline.

Luxembourg is a rich and fast-growing country. However, inequality of disposable incomes has trended up modestly over the past decades and relative poverty has risen reflecting mainly the rapid growth of high incomes.

Today the OECD is publishing a report on Portugal's challenges as far as structural reform is concerned. The OECD is an outstanding reference for policy-makers all around the world and I wanted my country to benefit from your skills, experience, and insights, especially on the question of structural reform, said the Portuguese Prime Minister.

Income inequality and relative poverty in the United States are among the highest in the OECD and have substantially increased over the past decades. These developments have been associated with a number of other worrying statistics, including low intergenerational social mobility and weak real income growth for many households.

This paper derives estimates of the efficiency of welfare spending in Slovenia and the other OECD countries from data envelopment analysis based on model specifications used in earlier OECD studies.

With strong economic growth overall and an increasingly important role as a regional economic centre, Luxembourg is experiencing mounting environmental pressures. This is mainly a result of a growing population and a rapid increase in transport, which is dominated by the car, as the number of workers commuting within Luxembourg and from across the border has risen rapidly.

OECD indicators of structural policy show that policy changes in Italy since 1998 should have improved the environment for entrepreneurship significantly, but in the same period its economic performance has deteriorated noticeably.

Sound macroeconomic policies and the commodity boom have helped Chile record an enviable period of economic growth and job creation. Further reforms are needed to make the labour market more inclusive and growth greener, while more could be done to support innovation and entrepreneurship, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Chile.

This paper takes stock of informal employment in Russia analysing its incidence and determinants. Using the regular 2003-11 waves and an informality supplement of the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS) it develops several measures of informal employment and demonstrates that the incidence varies widely across the different definitions.

A broad agenda of reforms in four areas – labour markets, education, product markets and innovation – should strengthen Poland’s economy and allow it to continue its path of convergence towards the income levels of the more affluent OECD economies, said Angel Gurría during a seminar in Warsaw.

Action taken by many European countries to return their public finances to health are beginning to pay off, says the OECD. The Euro area economies which emerged from the crisis with serious current account deficits are now in surplus. Debt-to-GDP ratios are stabilising and market tensions have abated.