Global Growth Patterns Shift
IMF Podcasts, October 8, 2013
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- Published: October 8, 2013
Overview of projections
- The IMF's World Economic Outlook update expects the world’s economy to grow by 2.9 percent this year.
- This growth forecast is below the 3.2 percent recorded last year.
Drivers and regional performance
- Growth is likely to be driven by advanced economies.
- Emerging markets are displaying weaker than expected growth.
Contributors and production
- Olivier Blanchard, IMF, Chief economist.
- Behind the mic: Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund. Bruce Edwards produces the IMF podcast program and is described as an award-winning audio producer and journalist who has covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world.
- Rhoda Metcalfe, independent journalist and audio producer.