Like many countries, the United Kingdom has been hit severely by the COVID-19 outbreak. A strict lockdown was essential to contain the pandemic but halted activity in many key sectors. While restrictions have eased, the country now faces a prolonged period of disruption to activity and jobs, which risks exacerbating pre-existing weak productivity growth, inequalities, child poverty and regional disparities. On-going measures to prevent a second wave of infections will need to be carefully calibrated to manage the economic impact.

OECD's 1978 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic developments, economic policy, and the short-term outlook before drawinga series of conclusions.

OECD's 1979 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines developments in 1978, economic policies, the process of recovery and adjustment, and economic prospects before drawing a series of conclusions.

This book presents new data to give an overview of shadow economies from OECD countries and propose solutions to prevent illicit work.

OECD's 1977 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic developments, economic policies, the outlook for 1977 and medium-term prospects and policies before drawing a series of conclusions.

OECD's 1978 Economic Survey of the United States examines the recovery in demand and output, inflation and the balance of payments, and short-term prospect before drawing a series of conclusions.

OECD's periodic review of South Africa's economy. This edition features chapters covering moving beyond the crisis and finding a sustainable growth path, strengthening the macroeconomic policy framework, and closing the labour utilisation gap.

The French economy rebounded quickly following the COVID-19 crisis, in particular thanks to the acceleration of the vaccination campaign and strong public support measures. Rapid and effective implementation of the recovery and investment plans would help support stronger and more sustainable growth.

OECD’s 2004 review of the UK economy finds that performance has been impressive in recent years. This edition also looks at product market competition and sustainable development in the UK.

OECD's 1987 Economic Survey of the United Kingdom examines recent economic trends, the policy environment, financial markets and the outlook and long-term performance before drawing a series of conclusions.