The Agenda Christine Lagarde on globalisation

Christine Lagarde discusses the challenges and changes in the global landscape, including the rise of economic nationalism and the need for globalization to be inclusive. She emphasizes the role of the IMF in providing policy recommendations and the importance of adapting to technological changes. The discussion highlights the need for global cooperation and investment in education and training to ensure that globalization benefits all.

What major political changes are highlighted as challenges for global leaders?

• The fall of the European Union

• The rise of economic nationalism and Brexit

• The emergence of new global superpowers

• The decline of the United States

What is Christine Lagarde's stance on the role of experts in policy-making?

• Experts should be ignored

• Facts and analysis are crucial

• Experts always get things wrong

• Policy-making should be based on intuition

Why is globalization considered inevitable according to the discussion?

• It is opposed by most nations

• It is embedded in global supply chains and services

• It is a temporary trend

• It is driven by a few powerful countries

What is the significance of international trade for 3.6 billion people?

• It is only beneficial for developed countries

• It is a minor aspect of their economies

• It is crucial for improving living standards

• It is irrelevant to their economies

What is necessary to ensure globalization benefits everyone?

• Focusing only on developed countries

• Restricting international trade

• Investments and training programs

• Ignoring the needs of the private sector

How does the IMF plan to contribute to the global economic order?

• Through macroeconomic analysis and policy recommendations

• By focusing solely on American interests

• By ignoring globalization challenges

• By leading all international efforts

What future challenges are expected to be more disruptive than globalization?

• Technological changes

• Political instability

• Environmental issues

• Cultural shifts