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The global economy is the merging of regional markets, where nations depend on each other for goods and services, creating a complex web of interdependence. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 20 (G-20), founded in 1999, unites major economies to discuss and address global economic stability, growth, and development challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 8 (G-8), formed in 1975, unites major developed nations and the EU to coordinate economic policies, address global issues, and foster international cooperation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.