We monitor global macroeconomic trends and emerging policy challenges, and produce economic forecasts for a large number of economies worldwide. We lead the production and dissemination of the (WESP) – the United Nations flagship publication on the state of the world economy. We also produce monthly briefings and regular policy papers that analyse relevant and contemporary macroeconomic policy issues and challenges worldwide.
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World Economic Situation and Prospects September 2024 Update
After years of turbulence and significant volatility in economic output, the world economy is on a more stable trajectory.
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