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Globalisation: Tackling cross-country inequality is key

Graham Watson

6th May 2021

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Ken Rogoff argues here that the greatest threat to global stability is inequality between nations, rather than inequality within nations

He sees the post-pandemic era as likely to see an uneven recovery across the world and higher levels of debt, especially in developing economies. If we're not careful, he seems to be suggesting, a two-track global recovery is likely to be bad news for all of us.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalisation I A Level and IB Economics
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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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