The 'middle-income trap' is holding back over 100 countries
Sep 4, 2024 · The “middle-income trap” burdens over 100 countries, according to the World Bank. But what exactly is the trap? And, more importantly, how can countries overcome it?
What role does culture play in development? - The World Economic …
Dec 10, 2014 · 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 …
What exactly is economic competitiveness? - The World Economic Forum
Sep 27, 2017 · What is economic competitiveness? There are actually a number of definitions out there. The World Economic Forum, which has been measuring competitiveness among countries since …
What are Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)? | World Economic …
Oct 6, 2023 · Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a kind of digital money issued by a central bank, but are not cryptocurrency and would not replace cash. CBDCs offer potential benefits for …
Degrowth: what's behind this economic theory and why it matters today
Jun 15, 2022 · Degrowth is a radical economic theory born in the 1970s. It broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, to use less of the world’s dwindling resources. Detractors of …
here’s what you need to know - The World Economic Forum
Apr 9, 2024 · The International Labour Organization has agreed a formal definition for a living wage. Here’s how it differs from a minimum wage and what that means for workers.
What is Human Capital? Everything You Need to Know
Jun 27, 2019 · Here's what is human capital. There's nothing more positive in economics than investing in people. But how do you measure its effectiveness?
Is globalization dying? An economic historian weighs up the evidence
Aug 2, 2024 · Commentators have forecast the imminent collapse of globalization for decades. Despite this, globalization has survived and adapted - an expert explains more.
Is the term ‘developing world’ outdated? | World Economic Forum
Nov 19, 2015 · 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 …
What is the informal economy and how many people work in it?
Jun 4, 2024 · More than 2 billion people work in the informal economy worldwide. Unregulated work is often poorly paid and comes with few rights or protections.