Global Economic Prospects, January 2019: Darkening Skies

Global Economic Prospects, January 2019: Darkening Skies
ISBN-10
1464813868
ISBN-13
9781464813863
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
270
Language
English
Published
2019-02-12
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Author
World Bank Group

Description

The outlook for the global economy has darkened. Global financing conditions have tightened, industrial production has moderated, trade tensions have intensified, and some large emerging market and developing economies have experienced significant financial market stress. Faced with these headwinds, the recovery in emerging market and developing economies has lost momentum. Downside risks have become more acute and include the possibility of disorderly financial market movements and an escalation of trade disputes. Debt vulnerabilities in emerging market and developing economies, particularly low-income countries, have increased. More frequent severe weather events would raise the possibility of large swings in international food prices, which could deepen poverty. In this difficult environment, it is of paramount importance for emerging market and developing economies to rebuild policy buffers while laying a stronger foundation for future growth by boosting human capital, promoting trade integration, and addressing the challenges associated with informality,

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