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Global Economic Outlook 2015: Finding Opportunities in a Global Slowdown: GLOBAL OVERVIEW

November 2014 | Research Report

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The global economy will remain on its slow-growth path for the next decade, compelling businesses to invest in new technology and rewarding those who focus on workers and take a long view. This global overview analyzes the business outlook across seven regions for the short and long term, detailing changes in productivity and labor supply and offering clues to firms searching for growth opportunities.

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Economy Watch: The Global Economy in 2021 - Divergences, Uncertainty & Risks

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