Understanding the state and interactions of Earth’s natural systems and their implications on global economies and societies is critical for responding appropriately and credibly to the risks we face.
Earth system tipping points are geographically l…
More than 2.5 billion people globally still lack internet access.
In the least developed economies, a 10% increase in school connectivity can increase GDP per capita by 1.1%.
To spread the benefits of digital inclusion, the Edison Alliance aimed to…
Amid persistent vulnerabilities, the global economy appears to be stabilizing, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.
A majority of the chief economists surveyed expect global economic conditions to remain unchanged over the next year.
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Public debt levels have become increasingly difficult to sustain.
The latest Chief Economists Outlook found that economists see debt levels as a significant threat to a stable economic outlook.
Four chief economists provided insights into the poten…
The world economy is facing a slow growth problem, with successive slowdowns in each decade of the current millennium, World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill says.
For lower-income countries, rising debt burdens due to high interest rates are lead…
The short-term outlook for the global economy is stabilizing but many vulnerabilities remain, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.
Public debt levels are a significant threat to economic stability in both advanced and developing economi…