Podcast

Growth Prospects in an Aging World

Most advanced economies are witnessing their populations age and labor forces shrink, and the same trend is expected to hold for the largest emerging economies within the decade. So the largely touted demographic dividend of previous decades is making way for a demographic drag. IMF economist Diaa Noureldin says healthy aging and policies that keep people in work longer could offset the drag on growth.

DIAA NOURELDIN

Economic theory | Online Exclusive

Stanley Fischer (1944–2025)

His storied career at the IMF, at central banks, and at universities shaped the study of macroeconomics and the next generation of macroeconomists

James Boughton

Productivity | June 2025

Politicians Strive for Competitiveness

But in most situations, productivity is the better path to prosperity

KEVIN FLETCHER

International cooperation | June 2025

Europe’s Future Hinges on Greater Unity

But first the EU must overcome distrust between its member states and in its institutions

SIMON NIXON

International trade | June 2025

Trade Reckoning

Stalled trade integration and rising tariffs are testing global economic resilience

Central banks | June 2025

Agustín Carstens: The Innovative Central Banker

Andreas Adriano profiles Agustín Carstens, finance minister, head of the BIS, and central banker with a start-up mentality

ANDREAS ADRIANO