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Raghuram Rajan: Markets and State Leave Community Behind

August 16, 2019

Electronic Invoicing Reform in Peru Paying Off

Arnaud Costinot: Taxing Robots to Level the Playing Field

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China's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

August 9, 2019

China’s economic growth is moderating and is projected to be 6.2 percent in 2019. In its latest annual assessment of China’s economy, the IMF found the quality of growth had improved in three ways in 2018. First, the pace of debt accumulation had slowed. Second, the financial system is better regulated and supervised. Finally, the current account surplus is no longer excessive. But trade tensions cloud the outlook, and reforms need to deepen if this progress is to be continued.

Six Charts on Boosting Growth in Brazil

July 25, 2019

Brazil’s economic recovery after the 2015−2016 recession remains sluggish.To boost growth and create more jobs, Brazil needs to pursue pension and tax reforms, trade openness, and investment in infrastructure, the IMF stated in its latest annual economic assessment.

Egypt: A Path Forward for Economic Prosperity

July 24, 2019

Egypt’s economic reforms have helped strengthen growth, reduce unemployment, increase foreign exchange reserves, and put public debt on a downward path. The reforms, supported by a US$ 12 billion EFF arrangement from the IMF, are aimed at achieving more sustainable, inclusive, and private-sector-led growth that will improve the living standards of all Egyptians.

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