Global Economy Review

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What is the projected growth rate of China in 2024?

  • 5.2 percent
  • 5.0 percent (correct)
  • 5.5 percent
  • 4.8 percent

Which region is expected to have a growth rate of around 1.0 percent in 2024?

  • Developing economies
  • Asia
  • Europe and Japan (correct)
  • Africa

What is the growth rate target for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) outlined in the SDGs?

  • 7.0 percent (correct)
  • 5.0 percent
  • 8.0 percent
  • 6.0 percent

What is the expected growth rate of Africa in 2024?

<p>3.8 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges faced by developing economies in recovering from the pandemic?

<p>High debt levels and investment shortfalls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the global economy's response to pessimistic forecasts?

<p>It has avoided a recession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of the Russian-Ukraine conflict on the global economy?

<p>A global energy and food crisis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend of global economic growth from 2022 to 2025?

<p>It has slowed down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected annual average global inflation rate in 2025?

<p>4.5 percent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of central banks' policy measures on mortgage expenses and credit accessibility?

<p>Mortgage expenses have surged, and credit accessibility has diminished (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of the inflation surge on the global economy?

<p>It has led to a cost-of-living crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected growth rate of the United States in 2024?

<p>2.7 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the response of major emerging market economies to the global economic challenges?

<p>They have managed to avoid abrupt halts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Global Economy Review

  • The global economy has shown remarkable resilience, characterized by steady growth and gradual movement towards the inflation target.
  • The journey has been marked by significant events, including supply-chain disruptions, Russian-Ukraine conflict, and a surge in inflation.
  • Despite pessimistic forecasts, the global economy avoided a recession, with the banking system demonstrating reasonable resilience.

Economic Growth

  • Global economic growth slowed down from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.2% in 2023 and is projected to continue at the same pace in 2024 and 2025.
  • The growth rate is below the historical (2000-19) annual average of 3.8%.

Inflation

  • Global inflation is expected to fall from 6.8% in 2023 to 5.9% in 2024 and 4.5% in 2025.
  • In response to inflationary pressures, major central banks have implemented restrictive policy measures by raising interest rates.

Country-Specific Growth

  • The United States is projected to increase growth to 2.7% in 2024, maintaining the strong momentum seen in 2023.
  • China is forecasted to undergo a moderated growth rate, with projections dipping from 5.2% in 2023 to 5.0% in 2024.
  • Europe and Japan are expected to have growth rates hovering around 1.0% in 2024.
  • Developing economies are struggling to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, with high debt levels and investment shortfalls.
  • Africa expects a slight improvement in growth from 3.4% in 2023 to 3.8% in 2024.
  • The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are still falling short of the 7.0% growth target outlined in the SDGs.

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