Economic Growth

8 top economic stories of the week

Canary Wharf is seen at sunrise from the Sky Garden of 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie building, in the financial district of the City of London, February 19, 2016.

Image: REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz

A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.

Global growth is projected to rise according to the IMF. (IMF)

Yet risks could derail the growth outlook. (The Financial Times, paywall)

The risk of asset bubbles is rising according to experts. (Vox)

The significant debt in G20 economies could derail the global economy. (The Financial Times, paywall)

Central banks will need to adjust their models. (The Financial Times, paywall)

Some suggestions on how to make globalization more inclusive. (Vox)

Ngaire Woods on reforming capitalism. (Project Syndicate)

A conversation with Richard Thaler. (The New York Times)

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