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The World Bank has significantly lowered its global growth forecast for 2022 due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, now predicting a 2.9% increase in global GDP compared to the 4.1% forecasted earlier. The institution warns of prolonged high inflation and economic stagnation, particularly affecting low and middle-income countries. After a strong recovery in 2021, growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to slow to 2.5% in 2022. The war in Ukraine is severely impacting global activity, investment, and trade in the short term. Experts advise against using price controls or export restrictions to combat inflation, instead recommending policy changes in fiscal, monetary, climate, and debt areas to address capital misallocation and inequality.

What is the revised global GDP growth forecast for 2022 by the World Bank?

• 2.9%

• 3.5%

• 5.0%

• 4.1%

Which regions are expected to face significant economic challenges due to the war in Ukraine?

• Only European countries

• Low and middle-income countries

• High-income countries

• Only Asian countries

What is the projected growth rate for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022?

• 6.7%

• 3.0%

• 2.5%

• 4.0%

What approach do experts oppose for controlling inflation?

• Increasing production

• Price controls

• Trade liberalization

• Fiscal policy changes

What urgent action does the World Bank's president recommend to address economic challenges?

• Implementing price controls

• Boosting production

• Increasing taxes

• Restricting trade