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Various factors have impacted global economy such as increased globalization, digital transformation, demographic shifts, environmental sustainability, and political and economic uncertainty. These trends have led to significant changes in the way businesses and individuals interact with the global economy.

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@dawnmlim shared
On Jan 18, 2023
"The Davos crowd prides itself on futuristic thinking,” says former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer. "corporatism, globalism and free trade are so central to their spiritual core that they can’t imagine they could be harmful" https://t.co/i0KrasD4mI
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In Davos, Leaders Fret Over Fragmenting Global Economy

In Davos, Leaders Fret Over Fragmenting Global Economy

Business executives and officials warn of a threat to business and the challenges of regulatory compliance as global powers diverge on trade and industrial policy.

@GlobalShapers shared
On Jan 16, 2023
RT @wef: Davos 2023 Day 1 - hear the podcast #wef23 @borgebrende @RobinPomeroyEd https://t.co/bNVteuB6hh
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Davos 2023 Day 1 - hear the podcast

Davos 2023 Day 1 - hear the podcast

On Radio Davos on Day 1 of Davos 2023, the president of the Forum says what to expect, we hear about AI that can prevent wildfires and talk metaverse.

@ASteiner shared
On Jan 16, 2023
RT @ilo: The labour market outlook for 2023 has worsened. 📈Global unemployment is expected to rise to over 208 million. ⬇️The economic slowdown will likely worsen the quality of new jobs. Check out the 🆕 ILO WESO Trends report ➡️ https://t.co/pWUfvH5Nkm https://t.co/wET4AoeKxX
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Economic slowdown likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs

Economic slowdown likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs

Faltering global employment growth and the pressure on decent working conditions risk undermining social justice, according to the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023 ...

@UN shared
On Jan 17, 2023
RT @UNICEF: Children from the poorest households benefit the least from public education funding. Here's how we can change this and help every child fulfil their potential. 👇 #LetMeLearn https://t.co/mBdLml1r7F
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Children from the poorest households benefit the least from national public education funding – UNICEF

Children from the poorest households benefit the least from national public education funding – UNICEF

According to the report, a one percentage point increase in the allocation of public education resources to the poorest 20 per cent may pull 35 million primary school-aged children out of ...

@PDonovan_econ shared
On Jan 16, 2023
Chief Economists' Outlook, January 2023, predicts financial turbulence https://t.co/nmhZ5tCq9o via @wef
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How can businesses prepare for economic turbulence in 2023? Chief economists give their views

How can businesses prepare for economic turbulence in 2023? Chief economists give their views

Following the publication of the Chief Economists Outlook, January 2023, we ask 3 chief economists how businesses can navigate the turbulent economy.

@DeanBaker13 shared
On Jan 16, 2023
When assessing the potential impact of the end of China's zero Covid policy on the world economy, compared with its 2009 stimulus package https://t.co/aRtoBlbCX4 it is important to remember China is now nearly twice as large a share of the world economy https://t.co/oUEMhIdTPz
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Download World Economic Outlook database: October 2022

Download World Economic Outlook database: October 2022

The downloads are presented in Tab Delimited Values format which is compatible with most statistical packages and Excel

@guardian shared
On Jan 16, 2023
Global economic slowdown ‘to force more workers into poorly paid jobs’ https://t.co/VdoTSr6czT
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Global economic slowdown ‘to force more workers into poorly paid jobs’

Global economic slowdown ‘to force more workers into poorly paid jobs’

International Labour Organization expects to see workers pushed into informal employment in 2023

@TIME shared
On Jan 17, 2023
The World Economic Forum's founder, Klaus Schwab sat down with TIME’s editor-in-chief @efelsenthal to discuss what’s ahead for Davos and the global economy https://t.co/Oolf1tUqrb
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The World Economic Forum’s Klaus Schwab on What Lies Ahead

The World Economic Forum’s Klaus Schwab on What Lies Ahead

WEF founder Klaus Schwab sat down in New York City with TIME’s editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal