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Chief Economists Outlook 2023 Throws Light On Recession Fears

The economic outlook for this year will feel different depending on where you are in the world, according to the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook 2023. The majority of chief economists expect moderate or strong growth in the Middle East and North Africa and in South Asia, while more than nine out of 10 think growth will be weak in the US and Europe. Here’s an animated representation of where chief economists expect weak economic growth and high inflation.

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