Hippolyte Balima

Hippolyte Balima is an Economist in the World Economic Studies Division of the IMF’s Research Department. Previously, he worked in the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia, Monetary and Capital Markets, and African Departments, as well as at the World Bank. His research focuses on macroeconomics, international finance, sovereign debt, inflation targeting, and public economics.

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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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