GDP growth is projected to edge up to 1.6% by 2018, as tax cuts and faster job growth support stronger private consumption.
France
France – Economic forecast summary
Economic growth is projected to gain momentum in 2015 and 2016. Lower energy prices, improving financial conditions, slowing fiscal consolidation, strengthening external demand and a pro-competitive reform agenda should underpin an increase in consumption and export volumes. Stabilizing energy prices and euro depreciation will raise the price level, although...
France – Doing Business in
Doing Business in France is prepared by U.S. Embassy Staff in France once a year and contains information on Doing Business in France. As the world’s fifth largest economy, centrally located within the European Union, there is strong competition for market share in all French industrial and service sectors....
France Business Confidence
Business confidence among French manufacturers decreased to 103 in October of 2015 from 104 in the previous month, matching market expectations.
Standard of Living – Cost of Living in France. Prices in France.
This website provides a table of values for the Cost of Living in France as well as a table of the cost indexes. The lists of prices include food, restaurants, transportation, groceries, utilities, clothing, rent and leisure.
Standard of Living – France – OECD Better Life Index
Better Life Index for France. Better Life Index (BLI), launched in May 2011, is an interactive tool that allows people to compare countries’ performances according to their own preferences in terms of what makes for a better life. It includes 11 “dimensions” of well-being: Housing, Income, Jobs/earnings, Community, Education, Environment,...
Safety – Staying safe and out of trouble in France – vital tips
Yet like any country, it has its share of crooks, pickpockets, thieves and even mere opportunists, who can turn a traveler’s dream into a nightmare.
Education – The French Education System – France-Diplomatic – Ministry
The French education system is split into three stages: primary school (école), secondary school (collège) and high school (lycée). Primary and secondary education is free, neutral, secular and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16. However, there are some private schools that are not subject to these obligations...
French Culture: Customs & Traditions – LiveScience
Website provides an overview of French customs, traditions and culture. There are sections on language, religion, values, cuisine, clothing, art, holidays and celebrations.
Business EtiquetteBusiness communication in France – Business Culture
Business communication in France. First impressions are very important to the French, and may have a strong impact on the outcome of your business relationship. There are a number of verbal and non-verbal communication issues you should consider when doing business in France. Gift-giving among business associates is not...
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