The Roots of the Global South’s New Resentment
How rich countries’ selfish pandemic responses stoked distrust. Read More Here
Tag: pandemic
Historic $650 Billion Liquidity Boost Continues to Benefit the Global Economy
The August 2021 allocation of special drawing rights supported countries amid recovery from the pandemic—and continues to offer benefits. Read More Here
Making The Most Of Africa’s Pandemic Dividend
The COVID-19 crisis brought a significant increase in government and multilateral investments in public health in Africa. If leveraged appropriately, these funds could substantially boost Africa’s capacity to respond to future health emergencies, endemic diseases, and pandemics. Read More Here
The Global Recovery Winds Down
Misguided policies in China and Europe have compounded the effects of supply-chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine, thus putting an end to the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Here
Three Globalization Shocks Could Hurt China And Help India
The 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have dimmed China’s economic prospects while brightening India’s. But, to minimize their risks and maximize their opportunities, both countries will need to reassess their current domestic policies and governance. Read More Here
Stagflation Risk Rises Amid Sharp Slowdown In Growth – World Bank
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 […]
Globalisation And Resilience
Economists miscalculated the disruptions of the global financial crisis and the pandemic—and need to build better models. Read More Here
Social Unrest Is Rising, Adding To Risks For Global Economy
After a pause in popular protest during the first year of the pandemic, people are returning to the streets. This year, large and long-running anti-government demonstrations have occurred in some advanced economies where unrest is relatively rare, such as Canada and New Zealand. Read More Here
A Fine Balancing Act
With fiscal policy having gained fresh prominence, governments must carefully calibrate their policies in the pandemic’s aftermath. Read More Here
Korea’s new president confronts coronavirus challenge
When Yoon Seok-youl takes office, he’ll have fewer administrative measures in place to deal with a pandemic that continues to rage. Read More Here
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