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…)
A Review of IMF-Supported Lending Programs
By Petya Koeva Brooks, Martin Mühleisen, and Chad Steinberg
The IMF’s Review of Program Design and Conditionality provides a deep look into the design of 133 IMF-supported lending programs in operation between September 2011 and December 2017. (more…)
Getting Real on Meeting Paris Climate Change Commitments
By Christine Lagarde and Vitor Gaspar
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Climate change is the great existential challenge of our times. It is a challenge that spans all regions, with especially severe consequences for low-income countries. (more…)
Bank Profitability: Consider the Source
By Udaibir S. Das, Kun Hu, and TengTeng Xu
The global financial crisis of 2007–2009 and the ensuing period of low interest rates have renewed interest among policy makers in the relationship between bank profitability and financial stability. (more…)
Chart of the WeekFalling Costs Make Wind, Solar More Affordable
Harnessing wind and solar energy for low-carbon electric power generation was once considered uneconomical. (more…)