The OECD and the Challenges of Globalisation

The governor of the world economy

50MINUTES

• Publisher: 50Minutes.com
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9782808000109
• eBook ISBN: 9782808000093
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Business

Understand the workings of the OECD in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this important global organisation with this practical and accessible guide.
When the Second World War came to an end in 1945, the European economy was in ruins. It was decided that a plan of economic revival was necessary – the Marshall Plan – which would be implemented by an organisation that included many of the most important players on the world stage. This organisation would eventually become the OECD, which now has 35 member countries and plays an important role in global economic policy. In 50 minutes you will be able to:
•Learn about the history of the OECD and understand why it was set up
•Discover the aims and missions of the OECD and their application in 21st-century society
•Grasp the concept of globalisation and the problems and benefits associated with it ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | ECONOMIC CULTURE
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Table of contents

• The OECD
• Context
• The role and mission of the OECD
• Impact of the OECD
• Summary
• Further reading