Over the past 15 years, the world has seen a financial crisis, the rise of populist politics and a fracturing of the world economic order. Sounds all a bit pre-WWII, right?
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For the past half century, successive US governments have championed free trade. But do they practice what they preach?
Globalisation offers opportunities for South Africa to address unemployment.
A higher proportion of China’s population is elderly, and this will have knock-on effects on the rest of the world via their economy.
Trends of global power tensions, open war, democratic decline and extreme job market fluctuations are likely to continue in 2024
More autocratic governments, growing urbanization and emerging technologies will bolster the spread of Chinese influence around the world, an expert on emerging economies explains.
History shows how conflicts can create uncertainty that can rattle financial markets. This could feed into consumer price inflation, keeping it higher for longer.
As a key UK trading partner, the government should tread carefully when addressing the very real risks posed by China.
China is trying to revive its economy to reach pre-COVID heights but future growth rates might be closer to developed economies like the US and UK.
So much international trade happens in dollars that it would be very difficult to turn the tide against the currency any time soon.
Why the US may not always be able to lead global economic rescue efforts.
The conditions placed on countries borrowing money from the International Monetary Fund have further disadvantaged these countries economically.
Those rights require legal protection.
Alongside the global economic outlook, Russian supply and Chinese demand are contributing to ‘a cocktail of uncertainty’ for oil prices.
While there are some benefits to the free trade agreement, the UK would be better off striking a deal with its neighbours.
A renewed attempt to revamp global partnerships appears to be promising, but at a time of overlapping global emergencies, the pitfalls are numerous.
Chinese tech giant Huawei is among companies adopting new strategies to challenge national security reviews.
Leaders must find new ways to measure development and economic progress and to co-operate on prioritising human and environmental security over profits.
Recent unrest will affect China’s domestic economy as well as international businesses with a stake in the country.
Lula’s international reputation could be key to the country’s success.
Top contributors
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Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Economics | Freelance Consultant, Sheffield Hallam University
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Dean of Business School, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney
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Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City, University of London
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Doctoral Researcher in Economic History, Lund University
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Emeritus Professor of Finance, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Economics, Griffith University
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Assistant Professor of Economics, University of California, Merced
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Lecturer East Asian and International Political Economy, University of Bristol
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Professor of Chinese Economic History (Emeritus), University of Nottingham
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Senior Economist, IMD World Competitiveness Center, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Visiting Faculty in Economics, Emory University
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Professor of Political Economy, University of Sheffield
