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Increasing levels of public debt and high wealth and income inequality are taking their toll on Latin America despite improved economic growth prospects, according to the World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Development Index 2018. Younger and future generations are especially vulnerable, with intergenerational equity and sustainability falling over the past five years in 11 of the …
The World Economic Forum has developed a new metric of national economic performance as an alternative to GDP that also focuses on the living standards of people and futureproofing of economies Inclusive Development Index shows that economies are prioritizing policies that support short-term growth over inclusion and sustainability, despite concerns about social inequality Rankings of …
Rise of populist politicians in many countries is a warning signal 2016 showed that around the world systemic corruption and social inequality reinforce each other, leading to popular disenchantment with political establishments and providing a fertile ground for the rise of populist politicians. 69 per cent of the 176 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index …
PRINCETON, N.J.—While technological progress favoring skilled workers is one of the main drivers behind inequality in America, the chasm between the rich and poor also grows naturally as an economy develops, according to a study led by Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. When economies grow and individuals become richer, demands …
The World Economic Forum’s first Inclusive Growth and Development Report presents a new framework for assessing countries’ efforts to foster economic growth that raises the living standards of entire societies Report says that all countries are failing to exploit opportunities to reduce income inequality without harming growth Purpose of the report is to help further …
Outlook on the Global Agenda 2015 finds income inequality and jobless growth the most significant concerns for leaders Geostrategic competition and nationalism are confounding crises for many leaders Pollution, severe weather and water stress top experts’ environmental concerns Download the full report here Geneva, Switzerland, 7 November 2014 – Deepening income inequality and jobless growth head the Top …
Inequality – a key issue of economic research Nobel laureates and aspiring young economists from all over the world to discuss models and concepts in Lindau later this month In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the ensuing economic and political disruptions, inequality has re-emerged as a central focus of public debate. The drivers …
Expenditure on Education increases to 3.3 per cent of GDP United Nation’s Human Development Report signifies existing gaps in Health and Education indicators in India need to be bridged faster The Economic Survey 2013-14 presented by the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitely has asked policy makers to design and execute development strategies targeting the young …
Lack of respect for life is being compounded by the commercialization and erosion of traditional practices. Countries need investment to grow, but must ensure that growth is inclusive to avoid social tensions. The World Economic Forum on Africa takes place in Abuja, Nigeria, on 7-9 May 2014. Learn more about the meeting: http://wef.ch/af14 Abuja, Nigeria, 8 …
The sixth Summit on the Global Agenda ends with calls for multilateral and stakeholder cooperation High unemployment in many economies is feeding the lack of trust in governments to deliver solutions Young people urged to get involved in debate Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2013 − The sixth World Economic Forum Summit on …