Chart of the WeekFragile and Conflict-Affected Economies Are Falling Further Behind
Even before the pandemic, fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) already confronted some of the greatest challenges among the world’s economies.
A New Trust to Help Countries Build Resilience and Sustainability
A proposed $50-billion trust fund could help low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries build resilience to balance of payments shocks and ensure a sustainable recovery.
Why Jobs are Plentiful While Workers are Scarce
In the US and UK, the recent labor market puzzle can be partly explained by mismatch, the pandemic’s effect on women (in the US) and older workers leaving the work force.
How the IMF Continues to Change To Confront Global Challenges
From COVID-19 to climate change, economies are facing new challenges.
Chart of the WeekGlobal Shipping Costs Are Moderating, But Pressures Remain
Shipping costs soared over the past year as consumers unleashed pent-up savings to buy new merchandise while the pandemic continued to snarl the world’s supply chains.
Support for Africa’s Vaccine Production is Good for the World
Robust and reliable vaccine capacity in Africa is a global public good, deserving of global support.
Emerging Economies Must Prepare for Fed Policy Tightening
Policymakers may need to react by pulling multiple policy levers, depending on Fed actions and their own challenges at home.
Emerging-Market Central Bank Asset Purchases Can Be Effective but Carry Risks
Asset purchases can be an effective tool, but it is critical to minimize risks to central bank independence and price stability.
Top 10 Blogs of 2021 Show Breadth of Global Policy Challenges
The arc of 2021, from tentative recovery to resurgent uncertainty, may feel like more of a circle for many around the world who are understandably weary of the pandemic and eager for a return to normal.
Chart of the WeekHigher Shipping Costs May Lift Asia’s Low Inflation
New analysis shows how increases in shipping rates have a persistent impact on consumer prices.