The global economy is constantly shifting, shaped by new technologies, political changes, environmental concerns, and social movements. In today’s fast-moving, interconnected world, keeping up with these changes isn’t just important for governments or big businesses—it affects all of us. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone trying to understand the news, knowing what's happening in the global economy can help you make better decisions and see the bigger picture. This book, Global Economic Trends and Challenges, was written to help make sense of these changes. It looks at the key trends shaping our world—like the growth of emerging economies, the rise of digital technology, changing patterns of global trade, and the growing focus on sustainability and inequality. It also explores the major challenges we face, such as climate change, financial instability, and geopolitical tensions.
Authors
Monica Sharda
Monica Sharda is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana. She has an experience of 28 years in teaching and research. Her field of specialisation is women empowerment and agricultural economics. She has been a National Scholarship holder throughout her academic career. She has successfully completed 1 major research project funded by the UGC. She is also a member of UG Board of Studies of Economics at Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has published and presented 35 research papers to date and organised various seminars and conferences.
Arvind Kumar has completed an MA and M.Phil in Economics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He has done Ph.D in Economics from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Lucknow. He is also UGC-NET qualified in Economics. He has published a book entitled ‘Women Employment in the Unorganized Sector: Occupational Distribution’ with ISBN number. He also got ICSSR fellowship during his research work and published various research papers in different reputed journals. The author has a good experience of teaching in various institutes. At present, he is working as assistant professor in IIMT University, Meerut.
Nupur Samb Head of Sales & Marketing at LEI India Private Limited, Pune, Maharashtra. She is a passionate marketing professional with 12 years of experience in industrial marketing. She has completed PhD in B2B Industrial Marketing and Engineering in Instrumentation and Control from S.P. Pune University. Her expertise are Strategic customer Acquisition, Customer lifecycle management, Brand Management with the key skills in business communication, design thinking, decision making and trouble shooting with wide knowledge and experience in diverse industries, including Switchgear, Textile, Sensors, Automation, Intra logistics, and OEMs. Passionate about women empowerment, child education, and corporate narcissistic reform. Dedicated to leveraging expertise to drive business success and create a positive social impact."