Growing Unequal?
Income Distribution and Poverty in OECD Countries

This report provides evidence of a fairly generalised increase in income inequality over the past two decades across the OECD, but the timing, intensity and causes of the increase differ from what is typically suggested in the media.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008

The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 reviews key trends in science, technology and innovation in OECD countries and a number of major non-member economies including Brazil, Chile, China, Israel, Russia and South Africa.

OECD in Figures 2008

The twentieth edition of OECD's the original, simple to use, pocket-sized data book, which contains key data on the OECD-wide economy, society and the environment.

Sustainable Development
Linking economy, society, environment

We see the expression “sustainable development” everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean? How do production and consumption influence sustainability? Is globalisation of the economy helping or hindering it? Can sustainability be measured using the traditional tools of economic analysis? What can governments, enterprises and citizens do to promote it?