Martin Jacob
February 17, 2026
According to an IPSOS poll of 11 countries for the World Economic Forum, 1 in 4 people in developing countries is struggling with the cost of living. Most expect their standard of living to fall over the next year, and Many people plan to respond by cutting back on socializing, food, heating, and electricity usage to cope with the rise in the cost of living. Watch to learn more about how people are being affected by the rising cost of living.
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Martin Jacob
February 17, 2026