Economics
Sweden Meets Australia in Race to Lead Rich World’s Thinktank
- Months-long process to pick new OECD head may end next week
- U.S. preference is probably crucial in Malmstrom vs. Cormann
Cecilia Malmstrom
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A former European Union trade chief is facing off against a former Australian finance minister in the final leg of the race to head the OECD, a prize that will see the winner address global challenges including digital taxation and pandemic recovery plans.