OECD

American

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

OECD British

abbreviation

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; an association of 34 nations to promote growth and trade, set up in 1961 to supersede the OEEC

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The Netherlands has the highest share of part‑time workers in the OECD, with almost half of employees working less than full time.

From BBC

"The Dutch are rich and they work less – but the question is, how sustainable is this?" says Nicolas Gonne, economist at the OECD.

From BBC

This served as a model for the OECD’s Pillar 2—except it was never intended to impose an additional tax burden on companies already paying substantial taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We don’t believe the full effect of tariffs have been felt,” said Asa Johansson, the OECD’s director for policy and research.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A further rise in trade barriers, especially around critical inputs, could inflict significant damage on supply chains and global output,” wrote Mathias Cormann, the OECD’s secretary general.

From The Wall Street Journal

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