As 2015 closes and we begin the latter half of the 21st century’s second decade, one year on much of the global economy has changed only modestly and still moving in slow motion. But 2016 may well hold some significant economic surprises. These will likely include re-runs, yet punctuated with new twists, turns and sharper edges. Here’s a list of some—but by no means all—of the key factors that will shape our near-term (and perhaps, long-term) economic future. I also point to potential policy changes to keep an eye out for.
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