Public approval is crucial for carrying out difficult reforms that can help countries lower debt and increase growth
When destination countries tighten migration and refugee policies, it has economic ripple effects elsewhere
Heightened tensions can hurt stock markets, raise government borrowing costs, and pose risks to financial stability
Combining overhauls in areas including business and external regulation, governance, and human development can boost output levels by 3 percent over four years.
Growth divergences persist and could widen, while policy shifts may reignite inflation pressures in some countries
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Simulations that incorporate machine learning-based predictions of conflict suggest large payoffs from preventive policies, including efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and growth
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Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help
Increased investor risk-taking could fuel vulnerabilities
Unknowns raise risk of financial market volatility and a sharp decline in economic growth
Currencies have depreciated to varying degrees in emerging market economies as interest rate differentials with the United States narrowed
The decline of inflation could be stalling in some economies
Greater digitalization and heightened geopolitical tensions imply that the risk of a cyberattack with systemic consequences has risen
Empirical analysis points to low growth prospects as the main driver of this trend in 2023.
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With elevated debt service squeezing the space available to finance much needed investment in many countries, urgent action is needed to boost fiscal space, maintain adequate international support, and reduce debt servicing costs.
Agreements taking shape at a faster pace are reducing uncertainty for countries and investors.
Domestic laws need updating to ensure that public obligations are transparent
AI-driven trading could lead to faster and more efficient markets, but also higher trading volumes and greater volatility in times of stress
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New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, but strong leadership and safeguards are fundamental.
AI may widen inequality, but policymakers can counteract this with more effective social safety nets, reskilling programs, and regulations to promote ethical use of the technology
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