IMF World Economic Outlook 2022

Rising Caseloads, A Disrupted Recovery, and Higher Inflation The global economy enters 2022 in a weaker position than previously expected. As the new Omicron COVID-19 variant spreads, countries have reimposed mobility restrictions. Rising energy prices and supply disruptions have resulted in higher and more broad-based …

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Comparative Statistics of the USA, the UK, Japan, and China, 2000-2021.

TheGlobalEconomy.com Measure: percentSource: The World BankDefinition: Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes …

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Militarization a la AMLO: How Bad Can it Get?

Craig A. Deare Armed forces have played an important role in Mexican society throughout the creation and formation of the nation. From la Revolución of 1910-1917 to the modern-day, the military has held an influential and powerful position in Mexico’s political structure. In this publication, Craig Deare addresses …

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The Multitude of Ghost Cities in China.

Photo: bpr.org Pedro Ramírez Campuzano There are 50 new unoccupied cities in China.  We are used to tracking the history of a city from a small coterie evolving over decades and centuries to become a metropolis, not the other way around. This is why when looking at a brand new city with all the best …

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