Section of Structural Global Economic Problems

The modern global economy is experiencing a period of significant and multifaceted transformation. The shocks of 2020–2022—namely the pandemic, the energy crisis and geopolitical tensions—have acted as catalysts for accelerated change. These events have exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, amplified inflationary pressures and debt risks and prompted a re-evaluation of established economic policy frameworks. Faced with slowing growth and an increasingly complicated business cycle, a new structure for global governance is being shaped, where proactive state involvement and resilience are gaining importance. Consequently, academics and experts are increasingly employing concepts like "stagflation," "energy transition" and "the new debt normal" to gauge the long-term ramifications of the ongoing crises. 

The Section of Structural Global Economic Problems provides analytical and expert assessments and undertakes research activities related to economic growth, business cycles, international finance and sustainable development. The sector's core objectives include investigating the transformation of the global economy, with particular emphasis on: 

• transformation of the international financial system;

• issues of economic growth, cross-national inequality and methodologies for country classification; 

• analysis of the business cycle and its contemporary characteristics, considering the impact of the 2020–2022 shocks; 

• progress toward achieving sustainable development goals, including issues of socio-economic inequality; 

• economic development trends in major economies, considering the G7 and BRICS+ nations.