Welcome to the United Nations December 2011
Summary:
Grim prospects for world economy
Premature fiscal austerity in developed countries is hampering recovery
Developing countries remain vulnerable to downturns in the developed economie
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
November 2011
Summary:
EU leaders agree to scale up measures to solve the simmering debt crisis, but hurdles remain
Unemployment in developed economies still high and lasting longer
Is the G20 fallin
October 2011
Summary:
Equity markets worldwide plunged
Euro area dollar liquidity dries up in the midst of Europe?s sovereign debt crisis
G20 finance ministers maintain focus on fiscal consolidation
The Global Partnership for Development: Time to Deliver Significant gaps remain in delivering on the c
September 2011
Summary:
Heightened uncertainty and downside risks for the world economy caused a sell-off in equity markets
The sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone remains unabated
The jobs crisis
August 2011
Summary:
Economic growth is decelerating markedly in many regions; global manufacturing production?is stagnating
Equity markets have tumbled and exchange rate volatility has resurfaced with contin
Accelerating progress towards the Millennium Development Goals: options for sustained and inclusive growth and issues for advancing the United Nations development agenda beyond 2015 (A/66/126)
July 2011
Summary:
Concerns over sovereign debt sustainability in Europe and the United States cast clouds over?global economic recovery
Oil and other primary commodity prices remain high, keeping up headline