Welcome to the United NationsAfter a year of fragile and uneven recovery, global economic growth started to decelerate on a broad front in mid-2010 and this slower growth is expected to continue into 2011 and 2012. The United Nations baseline forecast for the growth of world gro
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Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
December 2010
Summary:
European sovereign debt crisis is spreading to larger economies?
Increased volatility in equity and foreign exchange markets
Uneven economic recovery during the third quarter
November 2010
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Surges in private capital flows pose challenges to emerging economies and enhance tensions over currencies
European countries go deeper into fiscal austerity
Industrial production gr
October 2010
Summary:
Trade tensions and risks of competitive devaluations heighten amidst global economic slowdown and increased turmoil in currency markets
Sovereign debt stress returns in some European countries
The Global Partnership for Development at a Critical Juncture In September 2010, world leaders will take stock of MDG achievements to date at the High-level Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Much progress has been mad
September 2010
Summary:
Global economic recovery is losing steam?
Flooding inflicts immense damage on Pakistan?s economy?
Wheat prices soar following drought in Russia, but no food shortage expected
August 2010
Summary:
World trade is nearing full recovery thanks to strong developing country growth
Yet, global economic recovery is losing speed as risk for deflation in developed economies has increased
An overview of the major international economic and policy?challenges for equitable and inclusive sustained economic?growth and sustainable development, and of the role of the?United Nations in addressing these issues in the light of the?N