Contributor's Take: Stephanie Flanders

The video discusses major global threats such as climate change and the disruptive impact of internet technology. It highlights the ongoing issues with the US-China trade deal, including high tariffs and the lack of a global system for resolving trade disputes. The challenges facing the global trading system, including Brexit, are also covered. The video explains how central banks have kept interest rates low, impacting their ability to combat future recessions. Finally, it questions whether global economic collaboration, similar to that seen in 2008, is possible in the current climate.

What are some of the global threats mentioned that the world must confront?

• The decline of the global economy

• Climate change and the dark side of the Internet

• Climate change and outdated technology

• The rise of new business models

What is the current average tariff on Chinese imports to the US?

• 3%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

Why is there no global system for resolving trade disputes currently?

• The EU has taken over the WTO

• China has blocked the WTO's operations

• The US has not appointed anyone to the WTO appeal system

• The WTO has been dissolved

What has been the impact of recent global events on interest rates?

• Interest rates have reached record highs

• Interest rates have been unaffected

• Interest rates are close to record lows

• Interest rates have stabilized

What might the global leaders in Davos look for in the event of a future economic downturn?

• Government collaboration similar to 2008

• A new global currency

• Individual country solutions

• Increased tariffs