Degrowth: what's behind this economic theory and why it matters …
WEBJun 15, 2022 · Degrowth is a radical economic theory born in the 1970s. It broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, to use less of the world’s dwindling resources. Detractors of degrowth say economic growth has given the world everything from cancer treatments to indoor plumbing. Supporters argue that degrowth doesn’t mean “living in …
The Future of Growth Report 2024 | World Economic Forum
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Download PDF. The Future of Growth Report 2024 introduces a multidimensional framework to assess the quality of economic growth across 107 countries globally. It characterizes nations’ economic growth across four dimensions: Innovativeness; Inclusiveness; Sustainability; and Resilience. The data and analysis presented may be …
Chief Economists Outlook: September 2024 | World Economic Forum
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Download PDF. The September 2024 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the implications of high public debt levels, and the prospects for a new growth agenda. This series of reports draws on the individual and collective perspectives …
This is what's driving GDP growth in the US | World Economic Forum
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Economic Progress. Since its pandemic-induced slump in 2021, the U.S. economy has bounced back. Increases in personal consumption expenditure, and private domestic investment were the main drivers of the GDP growth. Personal consumption was the largest factor of the GDP, by increasing by 7.9 percent from the previous year. …
Gaming boomed in lockdown and market value will reach $320bn …
WEBJul 28, 2022 · The gaming industry is tipped to maintain its recent rapid growth, and could be worth $321 billion by 2026, a new PwC report says. Millions of new players splashed out on games and consoles during COVID-19 lockdowns. Some players said gaming during the pandemic helped with their mental health.
The link between democracy and economic growth
WEBOct 4, 2016 · In other words, the positive association between democracy and economic growth portrayed by Figure 1 could reflect that democracy causes more economic growth (the argument pushed by recent economic studies) or that economic turmoil causes the emergence of democratic rule (the argument espoused by extensive political science …
4 ways to make economic growth sustainable, resilient and inclusive
WEBJul 13, 2022 · Investments, innovation, policy, and finance all play a central role in defining the economic growth model of the 21st century. If we want to create a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for all, we must collaborate better on these four major issues. There is a growing understanding that the deepening crises facing the world come from ...
How to rewire economic growth for a new era
WEBJan 17, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth Initiative will lead a two-year campaign to support policy-makers in balancing growth, innovation, inclusion, sustainability and resilience. We need a higher level of urgency and ambition to rewire growth for this new era. Policy-makers across key portfolios – finance, industry, economy, trade ...
GDP: What is it and why does it matter? - The World Economic …
WEBMay 19, 2022 · GDP measures the health of national and global economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) explains. GDP data is based on the total end value of all goods and services produced in a country over a particular period. Measuring GDP shows the size and growth rate of an economy. There are three ways to calculate GDP, …
Where is China’s economy headed? | World Economic Forum
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook: May 2024, a survey of top economists around the world, also found that analysts broadly expect further growth in China. Of the economists surveyed in the report, nearly 75% said they expect moderate growth in China. The figure marked an increase from the 69% who expected …