Effective communication, civic engagement, and earning the public's trust are the keys to advance pro-growth reforms
The inflation surge followed a unique disruption to the global economy, but it still offers important lessons for central banks
Unknowns raise risk of financial market volatility and a sharp decline in economic growth
AI-driven trading could lead to faster and more efficient markets, but also higher trading volumes and greater volatility in times of stress
EU companies grow and innovate less than American counterparts
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A productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability
New books offer fresh perspectives on climate, China, and John Maynard Keynes
Long periods of slow economic growth can cause a jump in inequality. But a balanced set of policies can stave off that outcome.
Elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
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Agreements taking shape at a faster pace are reducing uncertainty for countries and investors.
Domestic laws need updating to ensure that public obligations are transparent
Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability
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The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality
AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world, replacing some and complementing others. We need a careful balance of policies to tap its potential
Generative AI has introduced tantalizing new possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. This issue is an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance.
Easing the burden on lower-income households is not only socially fair, but also economically efficient
Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive
Data Gaps Initiative helps policymakers better understand the environmental impact of economic activities and the effectiveness of climate policies
Climate Change Indicators Dashboard shows that avoiding physical damage from climate change can have sizable benefits
Investment of up to 4 percent of GDP annually is needed to ensure climate resilience and meet emissions reduction targets
International cooperation is more important than ever because no country can address climate change by itself
