Making the Euro Area More Resilient Before the Next Recession Hits
By Shekhar Aiyar, John Bluedorn, and Romain Duval
Growth in the euro area rebounded earlier this year, but it remains fragile, while risks have increased. (more…)
To Reduce Inequality, Employ Young People
Burcu Hacibedel and Priscilla Muthoora
Rising economic growth has reduced inequality in low-income and emerging market countries over the years. (more…)
How to Help, Not Hinder Global Growth
Keynes, the IMF, and the Future
By Gita Bhatt
If Lord Keynes, who helped usher in the post–World War II economic order at the Bretton Woods conference, visited the IMF today, he would be astonished at the institution’s evolution. (more…)
The Impact of US-China Trade Tensions
By Eugenio Cerutti, Gita Gopinath, and Adil Mohommad
US-China trade tensions have negatively affected consumers as well as many producers in both countries. (more…)
Communications as a Policy Tool
By Gerry Rice and Olga Stankova
When it comes to forging economic policy, communicating with the public is no longer an afterthought. (more…)
Designing Labor Policies to Foster Inclusive Growth in Emerging Markets
By Romain Duval and Prakash Loungani
Emerging market economies have enjoyed good growth in recent decades but are still far from closing gaps in living standards with advanced economies. (more…)