To employ a growing population, the region needs to transform informal jobs, reduce barriers to business growth, and create conditions conductive to jobs growth in higher productivity sectors—especially in fragile and low-income countries
Satellites, drones, and the right policies can help countries increase revenue by up to 10 times at the local level
Manufacturing has been the engine of growth in Asia, but a transition to modern, tradable services could be new source of growth and productivity
Growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears
Effective communication, civic engagement, and earning the public's trust are the keys to advance pro-growth reforms
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EU companies grow and innovate less than American counterparts
A productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability
Elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
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Agreements taking shape at a faster pace are reducing uncertainty for countries and investors.
Domestic laws need updating to ensure that public obligations are transparent
Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability
AI-driven trading could lead to faster and more efficient markets, but also higher trading volumes and greater volatility in times of stress
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