Too Slow Too Long; New IMF Global Growth Forecast

<p>The new <em>World Economic Outlook</em> anticipates a slight acceleration in growth this year, from 3.1 to 3.2 percent, followed by 3.5 percent growth in 2017. But IMF Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld says projections continue to be progressively less optimistic over time.</p> <p> Contributors:</p> <p>Maurice Obstfeld, IMF Chief Economic Counselor</p>