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Here are the 10 biggest potential threats to the global economy in 2016

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajExecutive Education

Failure to deal with climate change and mass forced migration are the two biggest threats to the world right now, according to an annual survey of economists and business leaders by the World Economic Forum, ahead of the spread of weapons of mass destruction and water crises.

A failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation has been cited as the number one global risk with the greatest potential impact in 2016.

Failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation was viewed as having greater potential damage than weapons of mass destruction, which ranked second; water crises, which placed third; mass forced migration, which came in fourth; and severe energy price shocks, which came in fifth.

The report, prepared by the WEF in collaboration with risk specialists Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group, was based on a survey of more than 13,000 executives in 140 countries, across business, academia, civil society and the public sector.

Top 10 risk in terms of impact:

1. Failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation
2. Weapons of mass destruction
3. Water crises
4. Large-scale involuntary migration
5. Energy price shock
6. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
7. Fiscal crisis
8. Spread of infectious diseases
9. Asset bubble
10. Profound social instability

When asked which risk was most likely to materialise in 2016, respondents chose mass forced migration. Top 10 risk in terms of likelihood:

1. Large-scale involuntary migration
2. Extreme weather events
3. Failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation
4. Interstate conflict with regional consequences
5. Major natural catastrophes
6. Failure of national governance
7. Unemployment and underemployment
8. Data fraud or theft
9. Water crises
10.Illicit trade

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CEOWORLD magazine - Latest - Executive Education - Here are the 10 biggest potential threats to the global economy in 2016
Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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