The Tailwind of Technology Drives Economic Growth: An Informative Discussion with EIU’s Constance Hunter

Technology—especially AI—is seen as a major force supporting global growth and driving productivity gains across all business sectors, including healthcare and biotech, suggests Constance Hunter, Chief Analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In episode 67 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, the esteemed economist joins host Frank Vitagliano for a comprehensive discussion on the current state of the U.S. and global economies and factors that could affect conditions in the future.

Hunter explains how trade liberalization is progressing in many regions in response to U.S. tariff policies and also describes how policy shifts are influencing inflation, demand and business pricing decisions. What are the broader effects of geopolitical conflicts? How could energy market constraints and environmental and governance factors impact long-term economic stability?

Hunter and Vitagliano address those questions and discuss other economic-related topics in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC. For more information on global market trends, check out the latest articles, research and resources on the GTDC Knowledge Hub.