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At a Glance …

The world economy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 March 2020

Abstract

  • Rising oil prices are dulling the outlook for global growth, which is forecast at 4.2 per cent a year in both 2011 and 2012.

  • World trade will rise by 7.8 per cent this year and 5.7 per cent in 2012.

  • Chinese GDP will grow by 9 per cent in 2011 and 8.1 per cent next year.

  • Despite the sovereign debt crisis, Euro Area GDP is expected to grow by 1.7 per cent this year and 2 per cent in 2012.

  • The American economy will grow by 2.6 per cent in 2011 and 2.7 per cent in 2012.

  • Japanese GDP will expand by 2.1 per cent this year and deflation will slacken from 1.5 per cent in 2010 to 0.1 per cent.

Type
Economic Overview
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 National Institute of Economic and Social Research

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