Macroeconomic prospects in an unstable environment

UN experts, together with partner organizations of the Committee for the Coordination of Statistical Activities (CCSA), have prepared a comprehensive statistical report reflecting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on public and private life of the world community, its impact on the economy, ecology, demography and social sphere.

At a session entitled ‘John Perkins on transforming turmoil’, which was held at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2017, founder of the firm Dream Change and author of the renowned book Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins, explains the difference between the ‘life economy’ and ‘death economy’ and why humanity should choose the former.

In this publication, Citi considers global COVID-19 recovery scenarios that reveal a wide variety of outcomes for industries according to their characterization based on their adaptability to social distancing.

This study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on global capital flows and measures taken by various countries regarding currency control.