Tag Archives: economics
Technology, Demography, and the Future of Economic Growth
The world economy will never again experience the rapid growth rates seen prior to the financial crisis of 2007–2008, according to economist Dambisa Moyo. The reasons? Technology and demographics. Read More
Lord Adair Turner: Are Governments and Central Banks Out of Ammunition?
Are we stuck in a low-growth, low-demand environment for the foreseeable future? Lord Adair Turner discusses whether governments and central banks have anything left in their arsenal. Read More
As Oil Prices Stay Lower for Longer, MENA Charts a Path Forward
Conversations around drivers of economic growth, transitioning away from oil production, and increasing entrepreneurship have gained greater relevance in the Middle East. Read More
3 Key Elements for Successful Geopolitical Analysis
Jason Voss, CFA, explains how an understanding of geography, history, and expectations leads to simpler, clearer, and more accurate predictions of globally important events. Read More
Registration Open: 2016 Middle East Investment Conference
The 2016 Middle East Investment Conference, held in Bahrain on 13 April 2016, is an opportunity to gain insights from experts and network with peers. Read More
Roubini: Robust US Growth, Bumpy Landing for China, and No Grexit
Nouriel Roubini delivered the closing keynote address on the global economic outlook at the 2015 CFA Institute Middle East Investment Conference in Kuwait. Read More
Why Demographics Are Core to Understanding Growth and Financial Markets
There is opportunity to exploit a gigantic demographic dividend — but it is accompanied by many avoidable threats and risks. Read More
Middle East Market Sentiment Survey: Equities to Have Highest Total Return in 2015
Ahead of the 2015 Middle East Investment Conference in Kuwait on 10 February 2015, CFA Institute conducted their fifth annual Middle East Market Sentiment Survey. Read More
Investment Professionals in MENA Expect Growth in 2014
Investment professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expect the local economies to grow and think that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar present the best growth potential and investment opportunities in 2014. Read More
Peter Zeihan: The World Should Watch Out for a Shift in U.S. Foreign and Economic Policy
Geopolitical analyst, Peter Zeihan, believes that North America has the capacity to become energy self-sufficient by 2020 and predicts a US that adopts a more economically isolationist stance. Read More
