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The Morning Economic Report

Global Economies

By Anirban Basu
Published May 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM EDT
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There has been a considerable volume of discussion recently regarding improvements in global economic performance. Last year, the worldwide economy expanded just three point one percent. The International Monetary Fund predicts that this year will be better, and that global output will expand 3.5 percent.  

Anirban has more on this story. 

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Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.
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