26-February-2013
English
OECD’s PISA publications highlight the impact of economic, social and cultural status (ESCS) on students’ results within countries. The focus here is to investigate whether ESCS measures could contribute to differences in aggregate educational outcomes between countries.
22-February-2013
English
This paper analyses the age structure of employment rates across OECD countries with a focus on France. The statistical contribution of each age group to total unemployment-rate differentials is also computed.
22-February-2013
English
This short paper analyses the decline of France’s trade balance over the past 15 years. While the loss in export market shares is comparable to that of the major OECD countries except Germany, it is one of the largest among the countries of the euro area.
17-December-2012
French, PDF, 322kb
Gains in female education attainment have contributed to a worldwide increase in women’s participation in the labour force, but considerable gaps remain in working hours, conditions of employment and earnings. More specific data for France are available in this country note.
19-July-2012
English
Creating jobs and boosting growth were among the topics covered by French President François Hollande and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría at their meeting at the Elysées Palace, Paris on 18 July 2012.