Real household income per capita in the OECD increased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, a slowdown from 0.6% growth in Q4 2025. Meanwhile, real GDP per capita grew by 0.3%, a slight pickup from 0.2% in Q4 2025.Download in PDF (data tables included)Real household income per capita in the OECD increased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, a slowdown f...
Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May.Download in PDF (data tables included)Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2), following three consecutive mo...
AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) can reshape markets, yet its implications for competition remain underexplored. This paper develops a conceptual framework distinguishing AI users from developers, and generative (GenAI) from non-generative AI, showing how competitive mechanisms differ across these dimensions. Using multiple microdata sources, the analy...
AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping labour markets, bringing both significant opportunities and risks for workers, firms and societies, and making it a growing policy priority. This publication reviews recent policy measures related to AI in the labour market in G7 countries, the European Union and selected Latin American economies...
AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how consumers access and use financial information, education and advice for personal financial decision making. While consumers’ increasing use of AI tools and AI-generated content for personal finance brings opportunities in terms of accessibility, personalisation and decision making, it also increase...
AbstractAs finance is being reshaped by a range of technological, regulatory and market developments, AI and open data-sharing are two particularly influential trends. However, dynamics of their intersection remain relatively understudied. This paper examines the interplay of AI innovation with data-sharing environments, highlighting mutually reinforcing b...
Key messagesCopy link to Key messagesArtificial Intelligence (AI) can deliver large economic and social gains. These gains will be stronger if markets remain open, innovative and contestable across the entire AI value chain. However, recent OECD work shows that the structure of AI markets creates significant risks for competition.At the same time, early ev...
DisclaimersAbstractAcknowledgementsReader’s guideExecutive summary1. Introduction2. AI has a transformative impact on businesses, work and digital societies3. Individuals need a wide range of skills to thrive in digital societies4. The role of policies to shape skills for the AI age5. ConclusionReferencesAbstractCopy link to AbstractAs general-purpose tec...
IntroductionThe OECD Employment Outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. This edition also highlights that the geography of opportunity matters. The places where people live shape their chances of finding good jobs and moving up the income ladder, with large and persistent gaps in employment, unemployme...
Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April.Download in PDF (data tables included)Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2). Headline inflation increased in 16...
