Economics & Finance
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Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure. -
The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way
The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way
Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world. -
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The Geopolitics of Africa’s Debt Crisis
The Geopolitics of Africa’s Debt Crisis
Anne O. Krueger urges developed countries to back efforts by the IMF and the World Bank to promote growth-enhancing reforms. -
Trump and the Risk of a US Debt Default
Trump and the Risk of a US Debt Default
William L. Silber thinks the former president would be even more reckless if awarded another term this year. -
How Risky Is Japan’s Monetary-Policy Normalization?
How Risky Is Japan’s Monetary-Policy Normalization?
Takatoshi Ito considers the implications of the central bank’s exit from negative interest rates and quantitative easing. -
As Families Change, So Must the Safety Net
As Families Change, So Must the Safety Net
Neha Bansal urges governments to implement policies that promote intergenerational integration and solidarity. -
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
Diane Coyle explains why a broader conception of the term could reflect a renewed interest in investing in the future. -
The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries.
