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IMF Podcast

Esther Duflo: Poverty Not Only Lack of Money

November 18, 2016

IMF Podcast

The Economics of Natural Disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa

November 16, 2016

IMF Podcast

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda: Make Economies Work for Women

November 7, 2016

IMF Podcast

One-on-One with Christine Lagarde, Featuring Michael Lewis

November 2, 2016

Countries & Regions

Strong Policies Helping Mexico Confront External Risks

November 22, 2016

Sweden: Great Economic Performance but Mind the Debt

November 17, 2016

Jamaica's New IMF Agreement to Support Growth, Create Jobs

November 15, 2016

The International Monetary Fund approved a new $1.64 billion loan for Jamaica, intended as insurance to support the country’s ongoing reform program to tackle poverty, create jobs, and improve living standards.

In The News

Sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Adjustment Way Out of Growth Slump

October 25, 2016

Commodities, Rainfall, Instability Biggest Challenges —African Ministers

October 8, 2016

Countries Need Smart Policies to Benefit from Technology's Full Potential

October 6, 2016

IMF Research

World Economic Outlook

IMF Sees Subdued Global Growth, Warns Economic Stagnation Could Fuel Protectionist Calls

October 4, 2016

Global economic growth will remain subdued this year following a slowdown in the United States and Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, the IMF said in its October 2016 World Economic Outlook released today. It forecasts a slight pickup in 2017 and beyond, driven mainly by emerging market strength.

Spillovers from Migration and China's Transition

September 27, 2016

World Economic Outlook

Combating Persistent Disinflation: A Challenge for Many Central Banks

September 27, 2016

IMF Survey Interview

Professor Andrew McAfee and First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton discuss tech innovations and challenges at an IMF event (photo: IMF).

How New Tech Will Remake Tomorrow’s Global Economy

November 8, 2016

IMF Loan for Afghanistan to Support Growth, Catalyze Donor Aid

July 28, 2016

Ireland: Exceptional Recovery

July 27, 2016

Policy

Spotlight on Today's Global Challenges

October 17, 2016

Globalization and Growth: A Balancing Act, Says Lipton

October 17, 2016

Emerging Markets Well Prepared for Fed Rate Increase, Say Central Bankers During IMF Panel Discussion

October 9, 2016

Books

IMF Survey : When National Cycles Coincide: Tracking Global Recessions and Recoveries

February 9, 2016

IMF Survey : Akerlof Says Free Markets May Manipulate Our Thinking

November 25, 2015

IMF Survey : Harnessing the Power of Fiscal Policy to Mitigate Inequality

September 25, 2015