
What is a recession and how to tell if one is happening
Feb 19, 2024 · During the Great Recession of 2008, for example, governments introduced a number of quantitative easing measures, pumping trillions into the global economy in an attempt to resuscitate it. Following this unprecedented level of stimulus, markets began to recover, although lingering scars like higher unemployment and lower average income levels ...
Recession in 2023? That depends on where you are in the world
Jan 16, 2023 · Since then, the World Bank has predicted a global recession for 2023, anticipating GDP growth of 1.7%, the slowest pace outside the 2009 and 2020 recessions since 1993. This outlook will provide the backdrop for the Forum's Annual Meeting that is taking place 16-20 January 2023 in Davos, Switzerland .
What is a rolling recession? And are we in one right now?
Mar 24, 2023 · Whereas a standard recession hits all sectors at approximately the same time, a rolling recession means some industries are contracting as others expand. Sector-by-sector data seems to confirm this, with the S&P Global US Sector Purchasing Managers’ Index - a gauge that tracks output across seven US sectors - showing a mixed picture.
Do recessions increase crime? | World Economic Forum
Mar 4, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan …
Chief economists on what lies ahead for the world in 2023 | World ...
May 12, 2023 · The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook finds that economists are divided on the chances of a global recession in 2023. During the Forum's Growth Summit, which took place on 2-3 May 2023, leading economists explored the state of …
An economist explains what COVID-19 has done to the economy
Sep 25, 2020 · Nariman Behravesh: It has certainly plunged the world economy into a very deep but mercifully a short recession. Everybody's been hurt. Everybody's been hurt. I don't think anybody's really been spared by this – it’s a combination of fear, …
Chief Economists Say Global Recession Likely In 2023, But …
Jan 16, 2023 · Geneva, Switzerland, 17 January 2023 – A majority of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expect a global recession in 2023, see geopolitical tensions continuing to shape the global economy, and anticipate further monetary tightening in the United States and Europe. These are the key findings of the Chief Economists Outlook, …
Recession and Automation Changes Our Future of Work, But …
Oct 20, 2020 · “Accelerating automation and the fallout from the COVID-19 recession has deepened existing inequalities across labour markets and reversed gains in employment made since the global financial crisis in 2007-2008. It’s a double disruption scenario that presents another hurdle for workers in this difficult time.
Chief economists expect a turbulent year for global economy ahead
Jan 16, 2025 · A majority of chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year, according to the latest World Economic Forum Chief Economists Outlook.
Economic downturn considered biggest risk for many countries
Jan 30, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 reveals in which parts of the world risks like recession, conflict or the climate crisis are ranked the highest. Economic downturn was considered the number one risk over the next two years by a significant number of regions, including the US and over 20 European countries.