Abstract

Dr O'Neill will focus on the changing dynamics of the world economy and the rapid rise of the importance of the BRIC nations. He will suggest that, contrary to much pessimism, their involvement will lead to great global prosperity for all, not just themselves.

Talking about the rise of the "Growth Markets", including the four BRICs and four of the so-called Next 11, Dr O'Neill will share his views on how they will be influencing the world economy this decade. Their combined GDP will increase by about double that of the US and Europe together, and therefore this is the key issue for the world economy, not the US credit rating nor the challenges of EMU.

Jim O'Neill's Viewpoints