“Robust growth” will characterize the world economy of 2021. The Conference Board economic team expects overall global growth to be five percent for 2021, “which is really astounding,” says Chief Economist Dana Peterson. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Peterson to discuss the new forecast. Tune in for insights on:

• The US economic forecast for 2022: What do Peterson and her team expect for GDP growth in the US and what’s the impact if the Fed raises interest rates?
• China’s changing dynamic: As China grows, will that new consumer-based economy last?
• Europe’s struggles: An aging population on top of a serious labor shortage are adding to the EU’s woes. What is the outlook for the European economy?
• The future for young economies: Thirty percent of the world’s economies are young, what impact will their growth have on global businesses?