Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR)

Why in News?

• The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a British consultancy, has said India’s will become third largest economy by 2035 from the current fifth spot.
• In its annual World Economic League Table, the Centre for Economics and Business Research said that over the next five years, India’s annual rate of GDP growth is expected to average 6.4 percent after which growth is expected to average 6.5 percent in the subsequent nine years.
• CEBR also adds that by 2037, world gross domestic product will be doubled as developing economies will catch up with the richer ones.
• The shifting balance of power will see the East Asia and Pacific region account for over a third of global output by 2037, while Europe’s share shrinks to less than a fifth.
• It said on the other hand, the global economy will face recession in 2023 mainly due to rises in interest rates by the central banks to arrest higher inflation.
• In its annual World Economic League Table, it said  global economy surpassed 100 trillion Dollar for the first time in 2022, but will stall in 2023 as policy makers continue their fight against soaring prices.

About Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR)

• The Centre for Economics and Business Research is an economic consultancy based in London, United Kingdom.
• CEBR supplies economic forecasting and analysis to private firms and public bodies. It provides a range of economic services, including economic impact studies, macroeconomic forecasting, policy research, and general economic strategy and consultancy

History

• CEBR was founded in 1992 by Douglas McWilliams, a former Chief Economic Adviser to the Confederation of British Industry and Chief Economist for IBM (UK) and later Gresham College professor of commerce.

Structure

• Forecasting and Thought Leadership
• The Forecasting and Thought Leadership team delivers forecasts of the British and global economies. The team is also responsible for delivering a range of economic tracker reports, such as the Irwin Mitchell UK Powerhouse Report, and the Asda Income Tracker.
• Economic Advisory
• The Economic Advisory team covers areas such as economic impact analysis, economic simulations, policy analysis, market sizing and valuations. Cebr has provided economic advisory to various industries, including tech, energy, maritime, financial services, international trade, manufacturing, engineering, and the arts.
• Environment, Infrastructure and Local Growth
• The Environment, Infrastructure and Local Growth team has provided analysis for transport planning and other areas of policy and strategy, including digital connectivity, and housing.

World Economic League Table.

• Since its first publication in 2009, CEBR’s World Economic League Table (WELT) has provided a yearly measure of the comparative economic success of the countries of the world. It regularly receives global coverage upon its release every Boxing Day (26 December)