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The main entrance of the headquarters of the central bank of Serbia. Serbia was one of several emerging European economies to deploy asset purchases during the pandemic. (photo: BalkansCat by Getty Images)

How Emerging European Economies Found a New Monetary Policy Tool

September 29, 2021

The purchase of government bonds by emerging market central banks may be reminiscent for some of the days of monetary financing of the government, which was often followed by rising inflation and currency depreciations.

Brazil: Sustaining a Strong Recovery

September 23, 2021

Brazil’s economy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, supported by booming terms of trade and robust private sector credit growth.

Equatorial Guinea Tackles Twin Tragedies with the Help of IMF Emergency Assistance

September 20, 2021

A conversation with IMF Country Focus, Valentin Ela Maye, Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Finance, Economy and Planning.

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October 8, 2021

Prachi Mishra on Inflation: Navigating Uncharted Territory

October 6, 2021

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