Walt Rostow, an economic historian who became one of the principal architects and passionate defenders of the Vietnam War as an adviser to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, died ...
Catch up on the key stories and developments shaping the financial world. Top stories: IMF flags weaker global growth as geopolitical risks intensify; Earnings season lifts big US banks’ profits; Korea markets rebound on foreign inflows. For more on the World Economic Forum's work in finance, visit the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems.
GDP has been used as a measure of economic growth since 1937. But the need for wellbeing metrics is bringing its relevance into question. Know what is GDP and why it matters.
Building on two years of dialogues held as part of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth Initiative and views of more than 11,000 business leaders globally, Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint report summarizes a set of “no-regret” moves and dilemmas that shape growth strategies in the new economy, as well as key drivers, barriers and opportunities for accelerating ...
'Reimagining Growth' is one of the key themes that covers economic growth and finance, at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos from 20-24 January. Here's what you need to know, with live updates.
Growth in the fintech sector is stabilizing and financial performance remains strong, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The survey of 240 fintech firms contains insights on this evolution and what it means for individuals and businesses. The report highlights fintech’s continued role in expanding financial access to traditionally underserved market segments including small ...