OECD more optimistic than Brussels about French growth

A moderate recovery was underway in the major advanced economies, according to the OECD’s Interim Economic Assessment published in September 2013. Growth was proceeding at encouraging rates in North America, Japan and the UK. The euro area as a whole was out of recession, although output remained weak in a number of countries.

The EurActiv article focused on the economic situation in France.

OECD: Press Release, 03.09.13: Advanced economies growing again but some emerging economies slowing, says OECD http://www.oecd.org/newsroom/advanced-economies-growing-again-but-some-emerging-economies-slowing.htm

OECD: Economics Department: Economic Outlook http://www.oecd.org/eco/economicoutlook.htm

OECD: Economy: France - Economic forecast summary http://www.oecd.org/economy/france-economic-forecast-summary.htm

European Commission: Economic and Financial Affairs: EU economic situation: Economies of the Member States: France http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/eu/countries/france_en.htm

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