Welcome to the United Nations Governments need to push for more energy efficient end-use technologies
by Richard A. Roehrl, Manuel F. Montes and Robert Vos?
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
May 2011
Summary:
International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East
The United States dollar fell to historic lows
Many emerging and developing countries are tight
Committee for Development Policy,?Report on the thirteenth session?(21-25 March 2011) (E/2011/33)
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April 2011
Summary:
In addition to the massive human toll and environmental damage resulting from Japan?s triple?disaster (earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe), ensuing ripple effects are being felt on?global
March 2011
Summary:
International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East
Food prices reached new record highs, pushing up inflation worldwide
As this went to press, a
February 2011
Summary:
International food prices increased to record levels, contributing to both political unrest and greater uncertainty about the global recovery; other commodity prices also increased strongly in January
January 2011
Summary:
A further slowdown in global economic growth is expected
Developing economies continue to lead the recovery
There are major downside risks for a gloomier outlook, including too early
Better policy coordination needed to avert another global slowdown
by Ingo Pitterle and Rob Vos