The implementation of biodiversity policies will often benefit different groups to a greater or lesser degree. At times, some groups in society lose out under certain policies. The source of these "distributive effects" lies in the policies' objectives and the choice and implementation of policy instruments. Distributive effects impact the viability of biodiversity policies. Significant negative effects on specific groups can lead to policies being derailed, even if they help a large number of people. With sufficient planning, however, potential problems can be identified and their effect...
The implementation of biodiversity policies will often benefit different groups to a greater or lesser degree. At times, some groups in society los...
Scotland consistently performs at a very high standard in OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and has one of the most equitable school systems in the OECD. These achievements reflect Scotland's strong commitment to improvement in education. This review examines the strengths of Scotland's schools and the challenges they face in securing high standards for all children. One major challenge is an achievement gap that opens up late in primary education and widens through junior secondary years: children from poorer backgrounds are more likely than others to...
Scotland consistently performs at a very high standard in OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and has one of the most equitab...
This OECD publication provides statistics on international trade in services by partner country for 28 OECD countries plus the European Union (EU), the euro area, and Hong Kong (SAR China) as well as definitions and methodological notes. The data concern trade between residents and non-residents of countries and are reported within the framework of the Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services. This book includes summary tables of trade patterns listing the main trading partners for each country and by broad service category. Series are shown in US dollars and cover the period...
This OECD publication provides statistics on international trade in services by partner country for 28 OECD countries plus the European Union (EU), th...
Taxing Wages provides unique information on income tax paid by workers and social security contributions levied on employees and their employers in OECD countries. In addition, this annual publication specifies family benefits paid as cash transfers. Amounts of taxes and benefits are detailed program by program, for eight household types which differ by income level and household composition. Results reported include the marginal and effective tax burden for one- and two-earner families, and total labour costs of employers. This year's issue includes a Special feature entitled "Tax reforms...
Taxing Wages provides unique information on income tax paid by workers and social security contributions levied on employees and their employers in OE...