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2014 OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2014 Issue 2

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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.

English Also available in: German, French

Euro Area

Growth in the euro area slumped as 2014 wore on, and inflation — already negative in some countries — continued to drift down, reflecting considerable excess capacity. Economic activity is projected to recover slowly as confidence improves and uncertainty about banks’ balance sheets declines. However, growth will remain weak because of still-high public and private debt, tight credit conditions and high unemployment. A number of countries are still vulnerable to financial turmoil or other negative shocks. High unemployment and large margins of excess capacity will recede only slowly, putting continued downward pressure on inflation.

English Also available in: French, German

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