Current Trends in the Global Economy

Current Trends in the Global Economy

The 16th Caesarea Economic Policy Planning Forum, July 2008

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  • Cover Type: Online | Hebrew
  • Number Of Pages: 21 Pages

An overview of three of the most significant global processes—the financial crisis in the U.S., the oil and commodities crisis, and changes in the balance of power in the world economy given the rise of China and India—as well as a discussion of Israel's role in this new global reality. 

This volume presents an overview of three of the most significant global processes—the financial crisis in the U.S., the oil and commodities crisis, and changes in the balance of power in the world economy given the rise of China and India—as well as a discussion of Israel's role in this new global reality.


  • Introduction

    1. The Financial Crisis in the United States

    The course of the crisis
    The United States—the start of a “lost decade”?
    The world is flat—the slowdown is led by the American economy

    2. The Oil and Commodities Crisis

    Causes
    Effects
    Forecasts

    3. Changes in the Balance of Power in the Global Economy    
    The rise of China and India
    Looking ahead
    Table: Four main economic indicators for selected countries

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