These are some of the hurdles the global economy faces in 2023

Jan 6, 2023

High inflation is likely to be the biggest challenge facing the world economy over the coming year. Image: UNSPLASH/Alexander Mils

Steve Schifferes

Honorary Research Fellow, , City Political Economy Research Centre, City University of London

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