Economy
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India’s geopolitical aspirations in 2023
feature The emerging Asian superpower is showing ‘growing confidence’ on the world stage
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Death of a superpower: is China facing a decade of decline?
Today's Big Question For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen – leading to concerns about its superpower status
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Fastest UK wage rise in 20 years fails to match inflation
Speed Read Widening gap between private and public sector wages is also stoking anger among striking workers
By Jamie Timson Published
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Davos 2023 and the decline of globalisation
Talking Point Covid and geopolitical tensions usher in ‘new age of self-sufficiency’, leaving World Economic Forum out in the cold
By The Week Staff Published
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Defund the IRS?
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Harold Maass Published
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Recession in doubt after unexpected growth in UK economy
Speed Read Service industry provides welcome boost but experts warn that economy is ‘at best stagnating’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The end of energy life-support: bad for business?
Talking Point Companies have lost their guaranteed handouts – but it’s a relief for the taxpayer
By The Week Staff Published
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Recession or recovery: the economic outlook for 2023
Talking Point The IMF has warned that a recession will hit a ‘third of the world this year’
By The Week Staff Published
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The Great Unretirement: necessary evil or new normal?
Talking Point ONS data shows that more than 100,000 people aged 50-64 have returned to work in past year
By Arion McNicoll Published
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House, Senate negotiators announce 'bipartisan, bicameral framework' for 2023 spending package
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By Peter Weber Published
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How is Russia’s economy holding up?
feature Predictions of Russian economic crash following Ukraine invasion have proved wide of the mark – but Moscow faces a rocky 2023
By The Week Staff Published
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The UK’s migration ‘surge’ examined
feature 1.1 million people migrated to the UK last year, according to the latest ONS data
By The Week Published
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The economic consequences of China’s protests
In Depth The push for greater freedoms could upend the established world order
By The Week Staff Published
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Why UK companies are facing a dystopian, zero-growth future
feature In prioritising stability, the Treasury risks ‘stifling enterprise and entrepreneurship’
By The Week Staff Published
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