World faces gloomy stew of debt, trade wars and poor productivity in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

A post-pandemic global economy characterized by record levels of government debt, geopolitical tensions, and weak productivity gains may lead to a slow-growth future that hinders development in some countries even before it begins, as discussed at a symposium organized by the Kansas City Federal Reserve.

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World faces gloomy stew of debt, trade wars and poor productivity in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

livemint.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Global recession looms as cost of living crisis crushes post-Covid rebound

A global recession is looming due to rising interest rates and the cost of living crisis, leading economists to warn of a severe downturn in the post-Covid rebound.

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No real fix to the sharp rise in public debt loads, economists say

8/26/2023

No real fix to the sharp rise in public debt loads, economists say

8/28/2023

Post-pandemic, world facing gloomy stew of debt, trade wars and poor productivity

8/31/2023

Global growth is set to slow — but there are 'pockets of resilience,' Moody's says

9/5/2023

How China's slowdown could hit Washington and Wall Street

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Emerging Economies Face Debt Crisis and Slowing Globalization Despite Leading Global Growth in a VUCA World Dominated by Tech