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The global automotive market is experiencing transformative shifts, with China emerging as a leading force in electric vehicle (EV) production and exports. In contrast, traditional powerhouses like Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States are facing stiff competitiveness challenges.

Monetary policy, implemented through changing interest rates, can lead to gender differentiated impacts on work, income and consumption, savings, wealth, and asset ownership.

After years of turbulence and significant volatility in economic output, the world economy is on a more stable trajectory.

About 20 years ago, eight Eastern European countries joined the European Union. EU membership facilitated economic growth, transfer of new technology and knowledge to these countries, leading to the modernization and diversification of their production and export base.

Presentation of the central messages of the CDP's report to the High-Level Segment of ECOSOC

Climate change has emerged as a source of supply shocks and a key risk to the global economy. While localized supply shocks may have a limited impact, multiple severe events – such as those associated with climate change- can push inflation up.

Presentation of the CDP report to ECOSOC's 2024 Management Segment and adoption of the ECOSOC resolution on the report

The majority of central banks kept their policy rates unchanged in the first quarter of 2024, closely watching the decisions of the United States Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

The Economic Analysis and Policy Division in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) will host the Expert Group Meeting “Harnessing the potential of critical minerals for sustainable development” on 29-30 May 2024. The participants will in ...