World Economic Outlook Update, January 2018 Brighter Prospects, Optimistic Markets, Challenges Ahead
Global economic activity continues to strengthen. The pickup in growth has been broad based, with notable upside surprises in Europe and Asia. Global growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been revised upward by to 3.9 percent, reflecting increased global growth momentum and the expected impact of...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2018
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| Series: | World Economic Outlook
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| Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Global economic activity continues to strengthen. The pickup in growth has been broad based, with notable upside surprises in Europe and Asia. Global growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been revised upward by to 3.9 percent, reflecting increased global growth momentum and the expected impact of the recently approved U.S. tax policy changes. The global economy is expected to maintain near-term momentum, but some risks and challenges loom in the medium term. The current cyclical upswing provides an ideal opportunity for reforms. Shared priorities across all economies include implementing structural reforms to boost potential output and making growth more inclusive |
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| Physical Description: | 8 pages |
| ISBN: | 9798400226373 |