Income Inequality

Overview

Introduction to Inequality
Inequality is a complex concept and is difficult to measure. Excessive inequality can erode social cohesion, lead to political polarization, and lower economic growth. Learn more about the inequality, its causes and consequences and how the IMF helps countries in tackling inequality.
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Blogs

Disclosing Public Debt Boosts Investor Confidence, Cuts Borrowing Costs 
June 12, 2025

Greater debt transparency builds investor confidence, helps reduce borrowing costs, and strengthens debt sustainability—reducing the risk of shocks that can lead to a debt crisis

Debt is Higher and Rising Faster in 80 Percent of Global Economy
May 29, 2025

Fiscal Policy under mounting uncertainty means government budgets need resilience—particularly in countries whose economic weight makes them influence global trends

Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order
April 23, 2025

Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures

How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Asia’s Economies
January 5, 2025

AI may widen inequality, but policymakers can counteract this with more effective social safety nets, reskilling programs, and regulations to promote ethical use of the technology

Why Latin America Needs Lower Deficits and Stronger Fiscal Rules
December 18, 2024

The increase in debt in the last decade points to the need for lowering deficits, rebuilding space to deal with shocks, and strengthening fiscal rules

The 2004 EU Enlargement Was a Success Story Built on Deep Reform Efforts
December 3, 2024

New accession candidates will need to undertake equally ambitious reforms to make the next expansion a comparable success