Oxford Analytica Global Economic Challenges

The economics profession failed to predict the 2008 financial crisis, and again failed to predict turmoil in the eurozone. But 2013 is especially ripe for failures of economic foresight, because non-economic factors will determine economic performance even more than usual. Whether you look at the United States, the eurozone, the big emerging markets or Japan, political wildcards dominate.

Sebastian Mallaby, Senior Economic Advisor

Global Economic Challenges: What to look out for in 2013

Front page of World Economic Outlook 2013

Sebastian Mallaby looks at the months to come, covering:

  • US scenarios
  • Eurozone woes
  • Resilience in emerging markets
  • Transitions in Japan

PDFGlobal Economic Challenges in 2013


Sebastian Mallaby
Senior Economic Advisor

Sebastian Mallaby, Senior Economic Advisor, Oxford Analytica

Prospects 2013

Our unique guide for understanding and tracking the key risks and opportunities in 2013.

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