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Mathias Cormann wants to lead the OECD. The choice it makes will be pivotal

  • Written by: Adrian Blundell-Wignall, Adjunct Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney
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My old OECD boss Secretary General (SG) Angel Gurria’s third term is coming to an end and the race is on to replace him.

Australia’s departing finance minister Mathias Cormann will face off against likely candidates from France, Japan, Mexico, Poland and South Korea and others yet to declare their hands.

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