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Six reasons for optimism about the world economy

Many commentators have suggested that the next global recession may be just around the corner. In contrast, our view is that the balance of risks to world growth this year and next now lies on the upside. This Update summarises six reasons why the pessimists are likely to be proved wrong.

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