Growth Rate
World
World Population Hits Eight Billion, but Growth Rate Slows
The world population is expected to hit eight billion on November 15th, according to the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report. A considerable reduction in growth rate was also noted.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “This year’s World Population...
Economy
Greece's Fiscal Gap Seen as Major Problem by Visiting Technocrats
Technocrats representing the country’s creditors had the first in-depth talks with Greek government officials during the previous days in Athens. In these first “reconnaissance” contacts, the two sides focused merely on fiscal and macroeconomic issues, amid concerns that Greece...