As financial conditions tighten, even countries that had seemed on track to prosperity and stability now stare into the abyss of debt distress, fragility and uncertainty about the future. Both aid and trade have key roles to play in reversing the impacts of this quadruple shock and putting the world back on track. Read More […]
As Russia plays hardball with Europe’s gas supply, the continent is staring down a worrisome energy future—and it’s not alone. Read More Here
Today’s global energy crisis could turn out to be even worse than what the world experienced in the 1970s. Much will depend on more informed collaboration between governments and industry leaders, with policymakers properly understanding and managing the energy flows on which modern economies depend. Read More Here
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world faces a historic energy crunch. Read More Here
Global growth is expected to slump from 5.7 percent in 2021 to 2.9 percent in 2022— significantly lower than 4.1 percent that was anticipated in January. It is expected to hover around that pace over 2023-24, as the war in Ukraine disrupts activity, investment, and trade in the near term, pent-up demand fades, and fiscal […]
The US dollar has long played an outsized role in global markets, but central banks aren’t holding the greenback in their reserves to the extent that they once did. Read More Here
The rare confluence of geopolitical, economic, and technological forces now confronting the world may reverberate for generations. Read More Here
Economists miscalculated the disruptions of the global financial crisis and the pandemic—and need to build better models. Read More Here
Gone are the glory days when the World Economic Forum’s annual conference in the Swiss Alps perfectly captured the optimism and hype of the post-Cold War era of globalization. Today, the mood is decidedly darker, requiring a more clear-eyed perspective on what, if anything, can be salvaged from the recent past. Read More Here
A more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system must be a pillar of any climate mitigation or adaptation agenda. But the barriers to building one should not be underestimated, especially for countries and regions where soil is poor, land has little agricultural value, and other natural resources, such as water, are limited or degraded. Read More […]
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