‘Reimagining growth' was a major theme of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Here are some key related quotes & insights on economic growth.
Today, various risks to short-term economic stability and growth persist. But what about the long-term trends that remain poised to significantly impact the global economy? In recent months, the World Economic Forum interviewed leading public and private sector chief economists on what long-term trends are set to transform the global economy.
Global growth remains slow, projected at 3.3% in 2025, which is markedly lower than the global trend growth over the past 30 years of around 4%. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains high as the world continues to recover from economic shocks and navigates the changing geoeconomics.
Economist Paul Romer has developed a theory of economic growth with “endogenous” technological change — that is, it can depend on population growth and capital accumulation. His endogenous growth theory ties the development of new ideas to the number of people working in the knowledge sector (think of this as effort devoted to R&D).
Growth in the fintech sector is stabilizing and financial performance remains strong, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The survey of 240 fintech firms contains insights on this evolution and what it means for individuals and businesses. The report highlights fintech’s continued role in expanding financial access to traditionally underserved market segments including small ...
Explore stories about sustainable economic growth from the World Economic Forum, featuring strategies for increasing prosperity, promoting inclusivity, and reducing global inequality.
Entrepreneurship offers a powerful path to growth in a stagnant global economy. By embracing risk, purpose-driven innovation and ecosystem support, entrepreneurs have the skillsets necessary to solve real-world challenges. Countries like India and Bangladesh offer powerful lessons.
The green economy is growing – companies involved often financially outperform twofold. Now, CEOs can apply winning strategies to thrive in green markets.
