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Opinion

A silver lining for ageing Asia

An ageing population is generally bad news for growth prospects, but Japan and Taiwan offer important lessons.

By: Alicia García-Herrero Topic: Global economy and trade Date: December 8, 2020
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Podcast

Podcast

Demography and globalisation: reversing trends

A conversation on ageing societies, waning inequality, as well as an inflation revival.

By: The Sound of Economics Topic: Global economy and trade Date: October 21, 2020
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Blog Post

Can the global recovery be sustained even as the pandemic rages?

The global economy is showing signs of recovery from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, though the spread of the coronavirus is accelerating in some countries. In this circumstance, policymakers must weigh up the trade-offs involved in dealing with the pandemic while easing lock downs and sustaining economic activity. Differences in age structures, urbanisation rates and other factors will inform decision making in different countries.

By: Uri Dadush and alihan Topic: Global economy and trade Date: July 16, 2020