Geo-economics
Chart of the Day: This is how the $88 trillion global economy is spread around the world
The GDP pie has been sliced up to show last year’s shares – but post-pandemic, it’s likely to look very different.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
New Growth Models
COVID-19
Here’s why the world’s recovery from COVID-19 could be doughnut shaped
Tools for fostering sustainability, like the doughnut, will be important as officials grapple with the fallout from coronavirus, explains the COVID-19 Risks Outlook report.
India
India is now the world’s 5th largest economy
Recent IMF data shows that India has become the world's fifth largest economy in terms of GDP in current prices.
Economic Progress
This report by McKinsey shows that wealth doesn't always equal success
New research looks at the factors driving the disconnect between economic indicators and public opinion - identifying at least 3 central issues.
Global Economic Imbalances
How often do economic forecasters get it right?
Although long-term macroeconomic forecasts have a major effect, they cannot avoid significant uncertainty.
New Growth Models
GDP is outdated, here are the alternatives
Gross Domestic Product as a measure of economic well-being has come under scrutiny. So, what are the other options?
India
Why cooperative and competitive federalism is the secret to India's success
Fostering a sense of competition between states and regional governments has helped drive growth.
Economic Progress
Why the answer to a more sustainable future could lie within the platform economy
Platform businesses' proactive, agile and intrinsic approach to sustainability can show how to make meaningful change and fast.
Trade and Investment
Trade uncertainty hangs over the global economy. This new index explains what that means for you
The world's economy is experiencing slow growth. One of the factors behind this is trade uncertainty, which the World Trade Uncertainty Index seeks to measure.
Economic Progress
The world is looking at slow growth - but it doesn't have to be this way
The IMF projects growth to improve between 2019 and 2020. But 70% of this increase will depend on the performance of emerging markets and developing economies.
Climate Change
How trade tariffs could help combat climate change
The US government could use import tariffs to push other countries to reduce their carbon emissions.
New Growth Models
These are the world's 20 most dynamic cities
There's a strong showing for the Asia Pacific and a surprise African inclusion on JLL's City Momentum Index. But how can we ensure these cities' growth is sustainable?
Sustainable Development
GDP is no longer an accurate measure of economic progress. Here's why
A wealth measure that ignores natural capital, social cohesion and human wellbeing is worthless. Luckily, a new Canadian project has hit on an alternative.
Economic Progress
They won this year’s Nobel for economics. Here’s why their work matters
This year's Nobel prize for economics has been shared by William Nordhaus and Paul Romer. Here's why they won, and why their work matters to all of us.
Geo-economics
The role companies play in boosting growth in emerging markets
In recent decades, the forces that have driven growth in emerging economies have been well documented. Less studied, however, is the contribution made by productive private companies.
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