Fiscal Monitor – IMF Blog

From 1980s Debt Crisis to Crypto Era, Financial Stability Monitoring is Always Evolving

IMFBlog2022-06-22T09:06:04-04:00June 22, 2022|

The IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report, introduced in 2002, was a step toward a more comprehensive assessment of risks in financial markets and cross-border capital flows.

Governments Need Agile Fiscal Policies as Food and Fuel Prices Spike

IMFBlog2022-04-20T14:55:50-04:00April 20, 2022|

Spending imperatives from pandemic and war meet high debt and tight budget constraints.

Tax Coordination Can Lead to a Fairer, Greener Global Economy

IMFBlog2022-04-13T11:22:24-04:00April 12, 2022|

Cooperation across countries can raise revenue, tackle inequality, and fight climate change.

Chart of the WeekPandemic Scars May be Twice as Deep for Students in Developing Countries

IMFBlog2022-02-03T09:05:06-05:00February 3, 2022|

Students confront their own nightmare of the enduring pandemic, and the effects may last for years.

Emerging Economies Must Prepare for Fed Policy Tightening

IMFBlog2022-01-11T14:27:16-05:00January 10, 2022|

Policymakers may need to react by pulling multiple policy levers, depending on Fed actions and their own challenges at home.

Fiscal Policy for an Uncertain World

IMFBlog2021-11-05T09:04:19-04:00October 13, 2021|

As public debt rises to record levels, countries need to calibrate fiscal policies to their own unique circumstances.

When It Comes to Public Finances, Credibility Is Key

IMFBlog2021-11-01T17:04:11-04:00October 7, 2021|

Raphael Espinoza, Vitor Gaspar, and Paolo Mauro Ending the health crisis and addressing its immediate fallout remains the top priority, but governments would also benefit from committing to fiscal responsibility.

Coming Together

IMFBlog2021-08-11T10:34:32-04:00August 10, 2021|

By Vitor Gaspar and Gita Gopinath

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Differences in vaccine access and the ability to deploy policy support are creating a growing divergence between advanced economies from many emerging market and developing economies. Faced with high deficits and historic levels of debt, countries with limited access to financing are walking a fiscal tightrope between providing adequate support and preserving financial stability. […]

Tailoring Government Support

IMFBlog2021-04-07T14:53:30-04:00April 7, 2021|

By Vitor Gaspar, W. Raphael Lam, Paolo Mauro, and Mehdi Raissi

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The race to vaccinate against COVID-19 continues, but the pace of inoculation varies widely across countries, with access unavailable to many. […]

Giving Everyone a Fair Shot

IMFBlog2021-08-05T11:05:08-04:00April 1, 2021|

By David Amaglobeli, Vitor Gaspar, and Paolo Mauro

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The COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying the vicious circle of inequality. To break this pattern and give everyone a fair shot at prosperity, governments need to improve access to basic public services—such as health care (including vaccination) and education—and strengthen redistributive policies. […]