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China
Explainer: What we know about China's 'dual circulation' economic strategy
China are working to become a more dependant nation, by introducing a 'dual circulation' model. The model will mean China relies more on internal supply.
COVID-19
This is how many Americans are at risk of eviction
A mass eviction could cause spikes in COVID-19 cases, as more people are forced to congregate in homeless shelters.
COVID-19
80% of economists see a chance of a double-dip recession, survey finds
80% of panelists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics said they see at least a 25% chance of the coronavirus fueling a second economic downturn, or a "double-dip" r...
Geo-economics
COVID-19: The current economic status of countries around the world
The world entered the COVID-19 pandemic with persistent external imbalances. This is why that matters and what policies should focus on in the short- and medium-term.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
COVID-19: These countries are most at risk from falling tourism
Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows which countries stand the most to lose from a global downturn in travel, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Economic Imbalances
China could overtake the US as the world’s largest economy by 2024
According to data from the World Bank and IMF, China is expected to take over the U.S. as the largest economy in 2024. India is expected to take 3rd place.
Geo-economics
This is what chief economists think about the global economy right now
The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook asks 40 chief economists for their views on the post-pandemic recovery.
COVID-19
Recovery is not about starting from scratch, but starting better
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated existing tensions and created new ones. We must tackle these challenges with urgency, or risk deepening their impact.
COVID-19
Global Economic Outlook
Join us for an online briefing this Thursday 16 July 2020 with experts from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Allianz, JD.com and UBS.
COVID-19
A V-shaped recovery could still happen, according to this economist
If a sharp return to growth does arrive, it will be important to avoid past mistakes, writes Chair of Chatham House, Jim O'Neill.
Oil and Gas
Global oil demand and CO2 emissions may have peaked last year
Growing scepticism about long-term oil demand in a post-coronavirus world is putting pressure on big oil companies to change how they do business.
COVID-19
World Bank: COVID-19 recession is expected to be twice as bad as the 2009 financial crisis
Economic predictions for the COVID-19 recession are bleak. Here's how oil, consumer spending, GDP and economic output are set to change and how 2020 compares to past recessions.
Migration
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic
Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practice – a practice known as WASH – is vital in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in developing countries.
COVID-19
The impacts of COVID-19 around the world, as told by statistics
A new report offers statistical insights into the changes COVID-19 has wrought - but the pandemic poses its own problems for statisticians themselves.
COVID-19
Gita Gopinath on the Great Lockdown, and how has COVID changed our view of risk: this week's World Vs Virus podcast
The 'Great Lockdown' isn't a typical downturn and requires a different and bigger response, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says on this week's podcast.