CLEAN: World economies bounce back, but debt threatens: OECD

The video discusses the strengthening global economic recovery, highlighting the strong start of OECD economies and the expected activity increase in the euro area. The US economy has shown robust growth, but unemployment rates remain a concern, with slow reductions anticipated. The need for rebalancing exchange rates, particularly the euro and Chinese currency, is emphasized. The video concludes with an outlook on future economic challenges and the importance of maintaining confidence in the recovery process.

What is one of the main reasons for the expected increase in activity in the euro area?

• Reduction in GDP

• Strong external demand

• Increase in unemployment

• Decrease in policy support

What has driven the strong growth of the US economy for two consecutive quarters?

• Decrease in private demand

• Increase in unemployment

• Policy stimulus and private demand rebound

• Reduction in GDP

What is the expected peak unemployment rate in the OECD?

• 10%

• 8.5%

• 12%

• 5%

What is a concern regarding the euro's exchange rate?

• It is stable and not expected to change

• It has been undervalued for a long time

• It has been overvalued for a long time

• It is expected to increase significantly

What is a potential benefit of a declining euro for the euro area?

• Increase in internal demand

• Welcome addition to external demand

• Reduction in GDP

• Decrease in external demand