![]() In many cases there are linkages between these individual events. Most of these events are going to occur over the same time frame, over the next several decades. But other such events have possible upside and downside effects that are more complex but still important to be considered. ![]() Some of them have very obvious effects on the fiscal position, as is well recognized with respect to the issue of populations. There are obvious and important uncertainties associated with them. These are very big trends, and they're readily anticipatable. The purpose of this forum is to focus on the impact and the relevance of issues that are likely to confront governments and society, not in the normal few years that we in the IMF are used to dealing with, but more in terms of events, trends, and structural developments that we can reasonably anticipate over the next several decades: demographic issues, climate change, growing national security threats, intensified globalization, and rapid technological change. It's a great privilege and an honor for me to chair this panel of very distinguished experts. HELLER: Without further ado, let me start and welcome you all here. Peter Schwartz, Chairman, Global Business Network Maya MacGuineas, Fellow, New America Foundationįrank Eich, Economic Advisor, HM Treasury, London, U.K. John Hamre, President & CEO, Center for Strategic & International Studies Peter Heller (Moderator), Deputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF ( View a webcast of this Economic Forum using Windows Media Player.) Transcript of an IMF Economic Forum - Who Will Pay The Bill?
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