World Faces Woeful Outlook of Stunted Potential
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The article discusses the global economic outlook and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) new economic outlook. Chris Anstey, a senior editor, provides insights from the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington. Before the global financial crisis, the IMF defined a global recession as a decline in global growth below 3%. The article highlights the challenges and potential risks facing the global economy.