Reimagining Growth: Economic growth and finance at Davos 2025 'Reimagining Growth' is one of the key themes that covers economic growth and finance, at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos from 20-24 January Here's what you need to know, with live updates
5 economists on long-term economic trends | World Economic Forum Today, various risks to short-term economic stability and growth persist But what about the long-term trends that remain poised to significantly impact the global economy? In recent months, the World Economic Forum interviewed leading public and private sector chief economists on what long-term trends are set to transform the global economy
Degrowth: whats behind this economic theory and why it matters today Degrowth is a radical economic theory born in the 1970s It broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, to use less of the world’s dwindling resources Detractors of degrowth say economic growth has given the world everything from cancer treatments to indoor plumbing Supporters argue that degrowth doesn’t mean “living in caves with candles” – but just living a bit more
Chief economists expect a turbulent year for global economy ahead The global economy faces significant challenges in 2025, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook Optimism on the short-term prospects for US growth is tempered by concerns over rising debt and inflation Almost half of chief economists still expect global trade volumes to rise, despite intensifying worries over retaliatory cycles of protectionist measures