What is the debate over world economic growth?
G8 economies account for 48% of the global economy and 49% of global trade. The G8 leaders will try to promote strong and sustainable economic growth. They will discuss the outlook for growth both in individual countries and around the world. Delegates have already trailed signs of a global recovery. The spring 2002 forecast from the International Monetary Fund predicted that global growth would rise to 2.8% in 2002, compared to 2.5% last year. Canada and the United States are expected to show the strongest signs of improvement. The eurozone, the United Kingdom, and Japan are expected to see slower growth. The leaders continue to cast a weary eye over trouble spots, such as Argentina, which is reeling from recent economic collapse. How long do the discussions last? The leaders hold informal meetings on the night of June 25. The official proceedings cover two days on June 26 and June 27. Are protestors expected to target the meeting? The Canadian authorities have mounted a major securit
