Publishing Institution: The Conference Board / Topic: Economy

Author:: The Conference Board
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: China’s fast-paced economic rise and defiance of globally accepted market rules—along with the growing and yet unknown economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)—are driving the next phase of US-China trade negations to the top of the nation’s post-election agenda. While the Phase I US-China trade deal has eased tension, it also set the stage for discussions on other important economic disputes, including forced technology transfer, cyber theft of intellectual property (IP), industrial policies, state subsidies, and new technology, according to a new Solutions Brief, The China Trade Challenge: Phase II, by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED).
Topic:: Bilateral Relations, Global Markets, Economy, Global Political Economy, and Trade
Political Geography:: China, Asia, North America, and United States of America

Author:: Hiba Itani
Publication Date:: 08-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: The Conference Board estimates the Gulf region’s GDP growth to fall at -5.7 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. The slight improvement in oil prices in Q3 along with the easing of production cuts as of August will give oil GDP a small boost. As worries of a possible second wave of coronavirus in Q4 mount, consumer demand will weaken further, netting the rise in oil GDP.
Topic:: Oil, GDP, Economy, and Coronavirus
Political Geography:: Middle East and Gulf Nations

Author:: Bart van Ark, Rebecca L. Ray, Charles Mitchell, and Ilaria Maselli
Publication Date:: 04-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: The Japanese regional edition of this year’s C-Suite Challenge™ survey focuses on internal and external stress points faced by businesses, the objectives, barriers and benefits of successful collaboration initiatives, and the importance of data privacy and cyber security. Emphasis is also given on the business strategies Japanese CEOs focus on in order to enhance productivity growth. The shifting priorities between now and in the future reveals CEO awareness to improve productivity as technology evolves and customer demands change.
Topic:: Science and Technology, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Economy, and Business
Political Geography:: Japan and Asia

Author:: Ilaria Maselli and Bart van Ark
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: The Conference Board and ERT have established a collaboration to create a new measure of CEO Confidence for Europe. The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ for Europe by ERT for the first half of 2020 is 34 (on a scale from 0 to 100). The report examines the survey results including CEO views about business and economic conditions now, conditions in six months, and the prospects for their own industry. The negative sentiment among business leaders resulted from the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis which delivered a severe supply shock to the economy in Europe and around the world.
Topic:: Economy, Business, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Hiba Itani
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: The Gulf countries face a somber outlook, with the GDP of the region expected to contract by 5.9% in 2020 compared to 2019. The Gulf countries whose economies remain highly dependent on hydrocarbon are ahead of “perfect storm” like scenario: a humanitarian crisis, that morphed into a global demand shock and pushed oil prices into a free-fall. A historical oil production cut agreement barely managed to improve prices.
Topic:: Oil, Natural Resources, GDP, and Economy
Political Geography:: Middle East and Gulf Nations

Author:: Abdul Erumban and Klaas de Vries
Publication Date:: 12-2018
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This paper presents the methodology for The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook 2019, which includes growth projections for 11 major regions and individual estimates for 33 mature and 36 emerging market economies for 2019-2023 and 2024-2028. The projections are based on a supply-side growth accounting model that estimates the contributions of the use of factor inputs—labor and capital—and total factor productivity growth to the growth of real gross domestic product (GDP). While labor input growth rates are estimated using data on demographic changes and participation rates—including an estimation to adjust for the change in the composition (or quality) of the workforce—capital input and total factor productivity growth are econometrically estimated using a wide range of related variables during past periods. The obtained trend growth rates for the period 2019-2023 are adjusted for possible deviations between actual and potential output in the short run.
Topic:: Labor Issues, Economy, and Capital Flows
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Research and Policy Committee of the Committee for Economic Development
Publication Date:: 09-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This report traces the evolution of the current large global trade and financial imbalances, examines their sources, and makes recommendations that, if adopted, will help ensure continued growth in the global economy.
Topic:: International Trade and Finance, Economy, Global Political Economy, and Risk
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Research and Policy Committee of the Committee for Economic Development
Publication Date:: 06-2003
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This report presents a leadership vision of a strong and open global trading system, and urges the United States and its trading partners to adopt vital policy reforms, including delinking agricultural subsidies from prices and production while opening agricultural markets everywhere, and eliminating all tariffs and non-tariff barriers in both manufacturing and services.
Topic:: Security, International Trade and Finance, Leadership, Economy, and Economic growth
Political Geography:: North America, Global Focus, and United States of America

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