Despite women’s increased participation in the labour market significantly contributing to past economic growth, persistent gender gaps across OECD labour markets hinder full realisation of the potential gains of women’s economic participation. This paper analyses the economic implications of these gaps, and evaluates the potential for future growth through greater gender equality in labour market...

This evidence review examines the state of academic careers in higher education systems in OECD countries, providing an overview of available data, research evidence and examples of policy and practice.

In many countries, public expenditure, including transfers, plays a major role in reducing income inequality. This report reviews the various ways that budgeting can be used to this end. The report also discusses the tools, frameworks and data that are needed to take distributional considerations into account as part of evidence-informed policy-making.

This paper explores ways to rethink educational approaches in the context of climate change, focusing primarily on school education.

Across the OECD countries surveyed for this report, there is strong support for policies aimed at fostering equal opportunities and limiting market disparities. The research shows that a large majority of respondents believe that the private sector can play a significant role by paying fair wages, addressing wage inequalities, creating jobs, and by investing in...