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COVID-19
Global Competitiveness Report Special Edition 2020 launch: follow the livestream
Watch this live session on 16 December 2020 at 09:00 CET, as the World Economic Forum unveils its latest snapshot of global economic competitiveness.
Republic of Korea
Why sanctions are not the way to fix relations with North Korea
The new US administration should help North and South Korea to cooperate as a crucial foundation for building trust.
COVID-19
The economic consequences of COVID-19: Why no country is immune
Economists have used a multi-country econometric model, augmented with global volatility threshold variables, to measure COVID-19's impact - and possible solutions.
United States
Mapping America’s $2 trillion economic drop, by state and sector
New data shows GDP dropped from nearly $21.6 trillion down to $19.5 trillion between Q1 and Q2 in the United States. This map shows which states have been hardest hit.
Geo-economics
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.
Future of Economic Progress
Auctions are changing, thanks to 2020's Nobel economics prize winners
Improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats by U.S. economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson, has secured the pair the 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics.
United States
Going public: This chart shows the 92 year history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has changed significantly since it was introduced in the 1920s - and these changes offer a window into a changing US economy.
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.