## Global Growth Patterns Shift

_IMF Podcasts, October 8, 2013_

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Global Growth Patterns Shift](https://www.imf.org/en/news/podcasts/all-podcasts/2017/11/11/global-growth-patterns-shift)

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 8, 2013

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### 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.

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/podcasts/all-podcasts/2017/11/11/global-growth-patterns-shift_