Will lower commodity prices rescue the world economy?

We are forecasting some pretty substantial falls in commodity prices over the next few years, which should provide some support for global growth. However, the experience of 2008 and 2009 shows that even a collapse in commodity prices may not be enough to prevent another recession.

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