We need to take special steps to provide resources to the developing countries.
But worries mount over emerging markets and regulation
Don't assume governments will set accurate benchmark interest rates for risk-free assets.
The progress we made in recent past should not detract us from making further structural reforms: Rajan
Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy.
Global economy will have to grapple with few tough situations in 2015.
'Open conflict would be a disaster for both China and India.'
In a recent report, the UN warns the world against economic recession and calls for a global action.
India's policy focus in recent months has been, on containment of fiscal deficit, along with measures that would boost investment levels in the economy.
The oil cartel's decision to maintain the production ceiling at its 2016 level, despite the recovery of the world economy, will ensure shortfalls in supply and high oil prices in the foreseeable future, warns Ambassador D P Srivastava.
Further large shifts out of the dollar could indeed push the floating currencies far above their equilibrium levels, generating new imbalances and a possibly severe slowdown in global growth.
UN report shows holes in govt's food security proposal.
Calling the United States a 'parasite' on the global economy, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said, "They are living beyond their means and shifting a part of the weight of their problems to the world economy."
Manufacturing is one of the most important pillars of the world economy.
The outlook appears to be improving as policy shifts away from austerity and toward growth.
Diplomats at WTO have become pessimistic about striking a trade deal.
The six-day long World Economic Forum annual meet, which will see participation of over 100 Indian business and political honchos as well as global leaders, began here today and fiscal woes in the world economy are expected to dominate discussions.
An analyses of the trends that will influence the demand for Indian workforce in the world economy.
An analyses of the trends that will influence the demand for Indian workforce in the world economy.
Most rich and upper-middle class Indians are greatly under-taxed. Worse, the government annually writes off over Rs 5 lakh crores through exemptions. This practice must be ended if the growth-development disconnect is to be abolished, says Praful Bidwai.
Amid the economic crisis, some of the Asian cities hold much promise in terms of growth and prosperity.
The meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek is their first interaction after Modi's re-election following the stunning victory of the BJP in the general elections last month.
Although the world economy is going through tough economic times, the number of Indians making it to the global rich list is increasing.
Although the world economy is going through tough economic times, the number of Indians making it to the global rich list is increasing.
From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.
The findings, released at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos on Friday, come at a time when the global economy is going through stressful times.
'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'
Ahead of his visit to New Delhi, China's new Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday said India and China "must shake hands" to make Asia an "engine of the world economy". Addressing the 100-member Indian youth delegation at Zhongnanhai, the imperial gardens housing the headquarters of China's ruling Communist Party and central government, Li spoke warmly about his visit to India 27 years ago as the leader of a youth delegation.
A look at India's foreign trade balance.
Developing countries need to focus on raising the growth potential of their economies, while strengthening buffers to deal with risks from the euro area and fiscal policy in the US, the Bank said in its latest report Global Economic Prospects, which was released on Tuesday.
China, it said, is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the current year which will moderate to 6.4 per cent next year.
Long-term trends at work in the oil market mean it could stay depressed.
Trump's latest move will raise duties on more than 5,000 products made by Chinese producers, ranging from chemicals to textiles and consumer goods.
The world economy is projected to grow at an average rate of just over 3% per annum from 2011 to 2050, doubling in size by 2032.
'It will be like this: If you use the window seat in the first row, next will be the aisle in the second row, to maintain social distancing.' 'So, two-thirds of the aircraft is not going to be used.'
Confidence in the state of the world economy has improved to some extent but majority of experts from business, government and civil society are still pessimistic, says a survey by World Economic Forum.
Asian media groups should use technical innovation to enrich their communication channels and have their own versions of Facebook and Twitter to expand the region's influence, Cui Yuying, deputy director of the State Council Information Office said.
A global survey conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council has revealed that a majority of employers are willing to hire MBAs graduating in 2013. Read on for details.
India has emerged as one of the most optimistic economies in the world where more than two- thirds of employers are planning to add full-time and permanent workforce in 2013.
The survey was conducted by research firm Ipsos.
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