| | | As the global economy slows and the trade war rages on, here are nine takes on what is happening. From rising inequality within countries to digital currencies like stablecoin, along with climate change and other global forces, catch up with these quick reads that will keep you in the know. The World Economy: Synchronized Slowdown, Precarious Outlook The global economy is in a synchronized slowdown and we are, once again, downgrading growth for 2019 to 3 percent, its slowest pace since the global financial crisis. |
The Economic Cost of Devaluing "Women's Work" As much as half of the world's work is unpaid. And most of it is done by women. This imbalance not only robs women of economic opportunities. It is also costly to society. |
From Stablecoins to Central Bank Digital Currencies | | As privately issued stablecoins continue to encroach on more traditional forms of money, like cash and bank deposit, policymakers will not simply look on from the sidelines. They will arbitrate. |
Lower for Longer: Rising Vulnerabilities May Put Growth at Risk The pace of global economic activity remains weak, and financial markets expect rates to stay lower for longer than anticipated in early 2019. |
Global Banks May Grow More Vulnerable to a Dollar Disruption When a Mexican airline buys Brazilian airplanes, it's likely to finance the purchase with a US dollar loan obtained from a non-US bank. |
Fiscal Policies to Curb Climate Change | | Global warming has become a clear and present threat. Actions and commitments to date have fallen short. The longer we wait, the greater the loss of life and damage to the world economy. |
Connecting the Dots Between Sustainable Finance and Financial Stability | | Unsafe working conditions. Use of child or forced labor. Environmental impact on protected areas.More investors are looking at issues beyond traditional financial analysis when directing their money. |
Widening Gaps: Regional Inequality within Advanced Economies | | Differences in economic performance between regions within countries can be large and sometimes even larger than between countries. |
How To Reignite Growth in Emerging Market and Developing Economies | | Emerging markets and developing economies have enjoyed good growth over the past two decades. |
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