State Ownership in Europe’s Former Socialist States: The Unfinished Reform Agenda
By Poul Thomsen
As we approach the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the former socialist countries of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) have made tremendous progress in becoming full-fledged market economies and raising income levels. (more…)
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
عربي, 中文, Español, 日本語, Русский
When it comes to forging economic policy, communicating with the public is no longer an afterthought. (more…)