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- What Governments Should Do When Food Prices Surge
- Published: September 17, 2026
- Authors: David Amaglobeli; Rodrigo Cerda; Tewodaj Mogues; Patrizia Tumbarello
- Summary: The right choice between subsidies, vouchers, or in-kind distribution can help countries save precious resources
- Asia’s Next Growth Story
- Published: September 2, 2026
- Summary: The question for policymakers is how to seize new opportunities to renew Asia’s economic growth
- Rethinking Central Bank Communication in an Uncertain World
- Published: August 26, 2026
- Summary: In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds to changing conditions, rather than committing to a fixed path
- Well-Designed Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Can Boost Economic Growth
- Published: August 25, 2026
- Summary: Many G20 economies face constraints from excessive labor, product-market, or consumer regulations, an IMF survey shows
- New Economics Books Explore Trade, Finance, and a Changing World Order
- Published: August 6, 2026
- Summary: Authors probe complex issues to shed light on global economic challenges
- Argentina Looks Forward
- Published: July 31, 2026
- Summary: After restoring stability, Argentina needs to turn hard-won gains into lasting prosperity
- War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
- Published: April 14, 2026
- Summary: The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.
- Financial Market Reforms Could Lift Europe's Growth
- Published: July 14, 2026
- Authors: Luis Brandão-Marques; Damien Capelle; Diego Cerdeiro; Rui C. Mano
- Summary: Integrating and deepening banking and venture capital markets would boost output by at least 3 percent, and make business dynamism reforms more powerful
- Financial Stability Risks Mount as Artificial Intelligence Fuels Cyberattacks
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Authors: Tobias Adrian; Tamas Gaidosch; Rangachary Ravikumar
- Summary: Resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers
- War in the Middle East Challenges Global Financial Stability
- Published: April 14, 2026
- Summary: Markets have been broadly orderly so far—but financial stability risks are elevated
- Stock-Bond Diversification Offers Less Protection From Market Selloffs
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Summary: Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
- Growth of Nonbanks is Revealing New Financial Stability Risks
- Published: October 14, 2025
- Summary: Policymakers should strengthen oversight of nonbank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks
- Enhancing Financial Stability for Resilience During Uncertain Times
- Published: April 22, 2025
- Summary: Risks have risen as financial conditions tightened, with key vulnerabilities ahead
- The Energy Shock Is Testing Government Budgets
- Published: June 18, 2026
- Summary: New policy tracker shows many governments pursuing costly responses to fuel and food price hikes, leaving less room to address future challenges
- Responding to the Energy and Food Price Shock: Getting the Policy Details Right
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Summary: Governments can protect vulnerable households, keep businesses open, and preserve price signals without straining public finances
- War Shock Requires Disciplined Fiscal Reaction
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Summary: Middle East conflict intensifies global uncertainty at a time of strained public finances, underscoring the need for policies that preserve future stability
- Spending Smarter to Boost Growth
- Published: October 7, 2025
- Summary: Spending more efficiently and reallocating public funds toward investment and innovation can be a powerful growth strategy
- Fiscal Rules Foster Stability as Spending Pressures Grow
- Published: September 25, 2025
- Summary: Prudent anchors, corrective mechanisms, and supportive institutions can help countries comply with their fiscal rules and commit to sound public finances
- Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order
- Published: April 23, 2025
- Summary: Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures
- How Central Banks Can Contain Financial Stability Risks as AI Accelerates Change
- Published: July 23, 2026
- Authors: Tobias Adrian
- Summary: Stronger oversight, better data, and deeper coordination are needed to safeguard faster and more interconnected markets
- New Skills and AI Are Reshaping the Future of Work
- Published: January 14, 2026
- Summary: Policy choices will determine whether workers and firms are adequately prepared for the AI revolution
- How Europe Can Capture the AI Growth Dividend
- Published: November 20, 2025
- Summary: Artificial intelligence could boost Europe’s productivity, but gains will hinge on efforts to deepen the single market and the calibration of regulation
- AI Needs More Abundant Power Supplies to Keep Driving Economic Growth
- Published: May 13, 2025
- Summary: The power-hungry technology requires policies to help expand electricity supplies, incentivize alternative sources, and help contain price surges
- How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America
- Published: March 20, 2025
- Summary: Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help