
The impacts of sovereign debt defaults explained in four charts
Oct 13, 2023 · High levels of government debt in the emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), as well as the increases in global interest rates over the past two years, currently heighten …
Explainers | World Economic Forum
Feb 26, 2016 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …
4 ways to bridge the generation gap | World Economic Forum
Jul 14, 2025 · From tech divides to shifting social norms and culture, intergenerational gaps and misunderstandings seem to be growing. But research shows that perceptions of differences between …
Finance and the economy: Our 5 top stories from 2023
Dec 15, 2023 · Throughout the year, we've released forecasts from our chief economist community, held sessions on the global economy at our events, and published our weekly news round-up of …
China at Davos 2025: Continuing importance to global growth
Jan 25, 2025 · China's economic transformation and its evolving role in the global economy emerged as strong themes at Davos 2025
What is a central bank? | World Economic Forum
Nov 13, 2017 · On the other hand, central banks have influenced global politics and economics ever since they came into being. The world's oldest central bank, Sweden's Riksbank, was founded in …
Anna Bruce-Lockhart - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Jan 15, 2023 · Economics explained: What can we do about inequality? From how to measure it to how countries are tackling it, a new video explainer explores some of the big questions around wealth and …
What is government debt - and how is it paid back? - World Economic …
Oct 14, 2022 · Governments around the world increased borrowing during the pandemic. But who or what are they borrowing from? Here’s an explainer on how government debt works.
The new economics: Meso and Meta | World Economic Forum
Oct 9, 2012 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …
How US presidents win office: the Electoral College, explained
The Electoral College system dictates a US presidential election’s winner. The system requires candidates to win uniform blocks of electoral votes from states. It has endured for centuries despite …