The global economy has been severely weakened in recent years by instability, geopolitical risks and the Covid-19 pandemic. Overall, the global economy is in better shape, but remains vulnerable, and regional differences are very marked.
Guest: Marcelo Olarreaga, Professor of Economics at the University of Geneva.
Presentation: Laurent Huguenin-Élie
Contents:
00:00 The global economy remains fragile, with strong regional differences
01:43 By 2024, inflation is set to fall, but growth remains fragile
04:45 Marcelo Olarreaga: "We have a soft landing for the global economy"
09:20 Houthi strikes in Red Sea disrupt international trade
12:13 Marcelo Olarreaga: "The problems in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal are impacting all shipping"
16:17 China, USA, Europe: major investment plans for a greener economy
19:00 Marcelo Olarreaga: "At the WTO, there has been no successful discussion of environmental issues".
24:19 In 1998, anti-WTO demonstrations in Geneva
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