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Has disruption become the new normal?
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. Almost immediately, the pandemic rose to the top global concern in Ipsos’ What Worries the World poll.
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The Indian consumer's response to inflation
The present phase of inflation is making consumers the world over – particularly those in mature markets – anxious. Unease is growing as there are signs now that this will be an extended phase of inflation. The response of consumers in economies like India, characterized by persistent inflation, offers a contrast to and interesting insights for other markets.
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Turkey: Re-designing adaptation in the shadow of hyperinflation
Inflation is not a new term in Turkey. Looking at the history of inflation; the annual rate for the last 50 years is around 40%.
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Malaysia: Between money well spent and life well lived
In Malaysia, the factors for inflation are multi-dimensional. Malaysia has managed to keep inflation at a relatively low level, 4.5 % in September 2022, compared to its regional peers. The subsidies and price controls have kept inflation in check to a large degree.
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67% of G7 citizens believe that gender inequality in the workplace is a real problem
Today the Women's Forum for the Economy & Society presents the third edition of its Barometer, which analyzes the perceptions of 3500 citizens of G7 countries on gender inequalities in their respective countries and puts it in perspective with the reality of recent data disaggregated by gender. This measurement tool constitutes a unique database.
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Inflation: Seven in ten expect prices to continue to rise in 2023
A new 36-country survey for the World Economic Forum finds a growing number of people think unemployment will rise next year
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Seven in 10 people in 34 countries support global rules to stop plastic pollution
Consumers globally believe it is important for such a treaty to incorporate five key measures to tackle plastic pollution : ban unnecessary single-use plastics, ban types of plastic that cannot be easily recycled, have rules making manufacturers and retailers responsible for reducing, re-using and recycling plastic packaging, have global rules requiring all new plastic products to contain recycled plastic and require labelling of plastic products so that it is clear how to responsibly sort them for reuse, recycling or disposal.
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What worries the world - November 2022
Inflation remains the top global concern for the eighth month in a row with 42% choosing it as a worry.