IMF official sees optimism for global economy

IMF official sees optimism for global economy in 2014 and beyond
“My great hope is that 2014 will prove momentous in another way — the year in which the ‘seven weak years,’ economically speaking, slide into ‘seven strong years,'” she said. “Is this wishful thinking? No, but it will not simply happen on its own. Getting beyond the crisis still requires a sustained and substantial policy effort, coordination and the right policy mix.”