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The Global Economy: A Delicate Moment - Risks and Outlook

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the complexities of the global economy in this 48-minute talk by the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. Delve into the factors contributing to a weakened global expansion, including US-China trade tensions, credit tightening in China, and macroeconomic stress in key G20 economies. Gain insights on monetary policy, currency issues, the IMF's role, and macroeconomic factors affecting the world economy. Examine the impact of women in economics, China's economic situation, and the overall economic outlook. Investigate topics such as potential growth, Modern Monetary Theory, US debt, recession risks, European economic challenges, and corruption. Conclude with a Q&A session to further understand the delicate state of the global economy and its future prospects.

Syllabus

Introduction
Monetary policy
Currency issues
IMF role
Macroeconomic factors
Women in economics
China
Economic Outlook
Growth of Potential
Modern Monetary Theory
US Debt
Recession
Europe
Corruption
Questions

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The Aspen Institute

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