The Latest Breaking News from Economic Growth

Herman Daly obituary

Pioneering ecological economist who foresaw the catastrophic effects of unlimited economic growth

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Why online content creators are key to boosting economic growth

In the last decade or so, more people are taking advantage of the growth in digital platforms, social media, and online marketplaces to earn a living

Birmingham Post · Nov 11, 2022

EU expects recession to hit Europe as inflation hangs on

The European Union’s executive commission slashed its forecast for economic growth next year

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

COP27 must work out how to cut carbon and still develop African economies

Averting a climate disaster without compromising economic growth and development is a key issue for African countries. Energy production and use is the single biggest contributor to global warming, accounting for roughly two-thirds of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, electricity use and access are strongly correlated with economic development.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022

SET ‘could top record next year’

Thai stocks may test their previous record level next year on optimism that a return of international tourists will boost economic growth and corporate earnings, according to SCB Asset Management.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022

Fed faces twin threats of recession and financial crisis as its inflation fight raises risks of both

There is wide agreement among economists and market observers that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes will cause economic growth to grind to a halt, leading to a recession. Less talked about is the risk of a financial crisis as the U.S. central bank simultaneously tries to shrink its…

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

New mindset 'key to green growth'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday called for all stakeholders to change their business mindset and put a focus on sustainability as he touted Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model as a solution to climate change and a core strategy for sustainable economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022

The Standard View: Spending cuts and tax rises will be a hard sell for No 10

The mood music emanating from the Treasury ahead of the November 17 Autumn Statement is funereal: tax rises and spending cuts are imminent. Amid anaemic economic growth and following a mini-Budget that spooked the markets and saw the cost of borrowing rise, there is a clear need to make the…

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

Satellite pictures shine light on the nations that inflate their GDP

Authoritarian regimes can be seen to be manipulating their economic growth rates to a greater extent than democracies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

Office nudges down growth forecast this year

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its 2022 Thai economic growth forecast to 3.4% from the 3.5% projection it made in July.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022