The latest OECD figures available with this type of information are for 1996. The figures have been rising since 1985 for most countries. More . . . Most of that goes into investment in the expansion stage, though US venture funding of seed capital is over a third of the total. More . . .
Growth is still generally good and fears of a recession are exaggerated.
A mild short-term dip in the U.S. is likely, but other economies, particularly in Europe, will perform well. A recession, if it comes, will be severe and global. Current results Previous results All rights reserved.