Jamie Ackerman
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Jun 15, 2022 · Degrowth is a political and economic theory that aims to reduce energy and resource use and prioritize wellbeing over profit. It is gaining traction as a response to climate change, but faces challenges and controversies from critics who argue that growth is essential for development and progress.
Jul 13, 2022 · The web page outlines four steps to achieve sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic growth: investment, innovation, policy and finance. It argues that these steps are essential to tackle the crises facing the world and transform the economies towards low-carbon and net-zero emissions.
Apr 13, 2018 · The acceleration of growth is evident not just for aggregate GDP, but even more strongly for per capita GDP. The average pace of per capita growth was 5.5 percent a year in the last decade. Interestingly, when compared with some of the world’s largest emerging economies, this steady acceleration of growth stands out as being unique to India.
Jul 28, 2022 · The gaming industry is booming and could be worth $321 billion by 2026, according to PwC. Learn how COVID-19 lockdowns, social and casual gaming, and emerging markets are driving the growth, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
May 19, 2022 · GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a country, used to measure economic growth. Learn how GDP is calculated, why it matters and what are its drawbacks from experts and the World Economic Forum.
Jan 15, 2024 · India could become the world’s third largest economy in the next five years and a developed nation by 2047, according to the World Economic Forum. The article highlights India’s achievements, challenges and opportunities in 2023, as it assumed the G20 presidency and faced global volatility and uncertainty.
Jun 27, 2024 · China aims to achieve 5% growth in 2024, but faces geopolitical tensions and global economic fragmentation. Experts say new avenues of growth and high-quality growth are critical for the Chinese economy, as well as keeping markets open for business.
Oct 15, 2021 · The pandemic has raised hopes for reversing the secular decline of service sector productivity, but the upside is likely to be modest and uneven. The article examines the challenges and opportunities for productivity transformation in the post-COVID economy.
May 14, 2024 · The three major international economic organizations forecast a rebound in global trade flows after a slowdown in 2023. They cite lower inflation, interest rates and increased economic activity, but also warn of persistent risks and divergences between economies.
Jan 23, 2022 · The World Bank projects global growth to slow from 5.5 percent in 2021 to 4.1 percent in 2022, amid COVID-19, supply disruptions, and inflation. It also warns of downside risks from Omicron, climate change, and debt sustainability.
