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2014 OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2014 Issue 1

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The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances. Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, chapters summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country, a special chapter on growth prospects and fiscal requirements over the long term and a statistical annex which includes data on housing, debt, and many other variables.

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China

GDP growth fell in early 2014 as investment slowed in response to tighter credit conditions. In particular, restrictions on mortgage lending and land development continue to curb real estate investment and sales. Measures to phase out excess industrial capacity work in the same direction. However, investment will continue to be supported by a greater emphasis on urbanisation needs and the opening up of sectors previously off limits to private investment. Overall, growth is expected to remain a bit above 7¼ per cent over the next two years. The current account surplus is set to shrink to 1¼-1½ per cent of GDP.

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