1、Chief Economists OutlookCentre for the New Economy and SocietyMay 20252Chief Economists OutlookDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to aproject,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a c

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3、be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.3Chief Economists OutlookChief Economists OutlookMay 2025This briefing builds on the latest policy development research as well as consultations and survey

4、s with leading chief economists from both the public and private sectors,organized by the World Economic Forums Centre for the New Economy and Society.It aims to summarize the emerging contours of the current economic environment and identify priorities for further action by policy-makers and busine

5、ss leaders in response to thecompounding shocks to the global economy from geoeconomic and geopolitical events.The survey featured in this briefing was conducted from 3-17 April 2025.4Chief Economists OutlookContentsExecutive summary _ 51.A world transformed _ 7Volatility weighs on the economic outl

6、ook _ 7Regional challenges _ 112.An age of uncertainty _ 21Policy upheaval and coordination risks _ 213.AI unleashed _ 27The age of disruption _ 27Adoption and adaptation _ 31References _ 35Contributors _ 42Acknowledgements _ 43Cover:Unsplash5Chief Economists OutlookExecutive summaryThe May 2025 edi