Climate Action
Can the economy grow for ever?
Economies are like universes - they just keep expanding, and making everything better as they do. Right? This animated explainer by the World Economic Forum and TED-Ed takes a closer look.
Economic Growth
Why some nations are wealthier than others – and what it means for future prosperity
Some economists thought total factor productivity, a key part of economic growth, would always rise, but it's been falling in advanced economies for years.
Geo-Economics and Politics
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.
Health and Healthcare Systems
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.
Geographies in Depth
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 Growth
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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
How often do economic forecasters get it right?
Although long-term macroeconomic forecasts have a major effect, they cannot avoid significant uncertainty.
Economic Growth
GDP is outdated, here are the alternatives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?
Geographies in Depth
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 Growth
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 Growth
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.