None of this is meant to deny that we are living in challenging and uncertain times. But one thing is clear: economically, at least, the world is continuing to become a better place.
所有这些都不是为了否认我们生活在极具挑战性并且不确定的时代。但有一件事是清楚的：至少从经济上说，世界仍在变得更加美好。