Andresa Lagerborg

Andresa Lagerborg is an economist at the International Monetary Fund, currently working in the Research Department’s World Economic Studies division. During her time at the IMF, she has also worked in the Fiscal Affairs and African Departments. She completed her MRes. and Ph.D. in Economics at the European University Institute and BSc. in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at the London School of Economics. Her research covers a range of topics in applied macroeconomics and fiscal policy.

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• Wars Impose Lasting Economic Costs, While More Defense Spending Means Hard Choices
  • Published: April 8, 2026
  • Authors: Hippolyte Balima, Andresa Lagerborg, Evgenia Weaver
  • Summary: Rising defense spending requires difficult fiscal choices to avoid raising vulnerabilities, while post-war recovery hinges on policies to reduce uncertainty, rebuild capital, and help displaced people return home

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