Main content
Larry Summers on Secular Stagnation
Why good growth figures in many developed economies may disguise a new malaise.
If you thought the western economies were finally shaking off recession and posting reasonable growth rates, think again. They may be suffering a new malaise. Welcome to the world of 'secular stagnation'. Business Daily speaks to former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers about what secular stagnation is. We also discuss what can be done about it with Simon Jack of our Business and Economics Staff.
Plus, we've got our regular commentator Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times with a radical solution to make your working day more productive
Last on
Mon 12 May 201407:32GMT
BBC World Service Online
Broadcast
- Mon 12 May 201407:32GMTBBC World Service Online
Podcast
![]()
Business Daily
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

