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- 1Chief Economists See Global Stabilization but Flag Growth Risks●Chief Economists Expect Global Economy to Stabilize, but Fiscal Constraints, Rising Living Costs and AI Investment Uncertainty Threaten Growth
A group of chief economists expects the global economy to stabilize in the near term, according to a new outlook. However, they warn that tight government fiscal constraints, persistent rises in living costs and uncertainty around artificial intelligence investment could weigh on growth. The assessment highlights a fragile balance between modest recovery and structural pressures facing both advanced and emerging economies.
- 2Nobel laureates back California billionaire tax in open letter●Economics Nobel Laureates' Letter Supporting the California Billionaire Tax [pdf]
A group of Nobel Prize-winning economists has signed a public letter voicing support for the proposed tax on billionaires' wealth in California. The letter, hosted by economist Gabriel Zucman, a leading advocate of wealth taxation, argues the levy is economically sound. Supporters say endorsements from such prominent economists strengthen the measure's credibility against critics who claim it would drive the wealthy out of the state.
- 3Economist's Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando▼Space is everyone’s business: Economist Enterprise's 4th annual Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando
The Economist Group's Enterprise arm is holding its fourth annual Space Economy Summit in Orlando, Florida. The event, promoted under the theme 'Space is everyone's business', brings together figures from the commercial space sector to discuss how space technology and services are becoming central to the wider economy.