10 economic must-read stories of the week
Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz, Head of Global Competitiveness and Risks, World Economic Forum
A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.
Alternative facts have always influenced decision-making, says Alan Smith (Financial Times, behind paywall)
It could be a bold move: India considers giving cash handouts to citizens to eliminate poverty (CNBC)
India is experimenting with universal basic income
Let’s not forget, growth is the most powerful tool we have for reducing poverty and creating opportunities, says Christine Lagarde (World Economic Forum)
Blockchain can restore trust in trade. And it’s paper-free (World Economic Forum)
An update of IMF projections for 2017 shows no downward correction for 2017 and 2018 (IMF)
But just how reliable are forecasts in disruptive times? Ashoka Mody investigates (Project Syndicate)
Income inequality is a global problem. But can technology policy mitigate it? (Project Syndicate)
It turns out ageing may not be such bad news for the economy after all. (World Economic Forum)
Bring back our jobs? In the US, it’s not so easy. Today’s factory jobs are more complex and education isn’t keeping up. (New York Times)
Are we finally leaving the deflation cycle? (Project Syndicate)
Originally published at www.weforum.org.
