Economic Growth
Brexit as an example of deglobalization and other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: ideas are more difficult to find and how growth can lead to political disaffection.
Degree in Economics, Universität Münster; PhD in Economics, University of Bochum. Formerly, Research Fellow, University of Bochum and Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung, Mannheim; Lecturer, Fachhochschule Bochum and Universität Witten-Herdecke; Trade Promotion Officer, International Trade Centre. Since 2004, with World Economic Forum: since 2005, Senior Economist; since 2008, current position. Co-Author, Global Competitiveness Report. Co-Editor, Arab World Competitiveness Report and Global Enabling Trade Report. Research interests: national competitiveness, international trade policy, regional integration, economic development in the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia, benchmarking indicators.
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Economic Growth
How countries have recovered from the financial crisis and other top economic stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: Jim O’Neil summarizing the decade since the financial crisis and how income inequality evolved in the US.
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Africa's manufacturing renaissance and other top economic stories of the week
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Economic Growth
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Also in this week's roundup: Kenneth Rogoff on the future of the Eurozone and an explanation of the dollar slide.
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The role of social networks in innovation and other top economics stories of the week
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Economic Growth
8 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
Economic Growth
8 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
Economic Growth
9 must-read economics stories of the week
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Economic Growth
8 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
Economic Growth
8 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
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7 must-read economics stories of the week
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
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