Welcome to the United Nations March 2009
Summary:
Global financial markets remain highly volatile.
Global imbalances are unwinding in disorderly fashion, heightening the risk of exchange-rate volatility.
Unemployment is increasing worl
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects
April 2009
Summary:
Unemployment, trade and capacity utilization face sharpest deterioration since World War II
Widening gaps in external financing for developing countries call for large international transf
February 2009
Summary:?
The impact of the financial crisis on economic activity has intensified worldwide.
Industrial production and international trade flows have declined sharply, and unemployment is rapidly risi
December 2008
Summary:?
The world is now mired in the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression. According to the United Nations baseline forecast, world gross product (WGP) is expected to grow by only 1.0 per cent
November 2008
Summary:
In response to the intensified global financial crisis, a large number of countries adopted extensive emergency plans in October 2008, following a more comprehensive and internationally concerted approach.
October 2008
Summary:?
The world economy is facing the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression of the last century. The risk for a global recession has heightened significantly and volatility of commodity prices h