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Subsidies, tariffs, and industrial strategies have raised concerns about subsidy wars. What drives governments to subsidize, and what problems can they cause? Check out our Back to Basics explainer.
New industrial policy measures—targeted government interventions—are increasingly driven by climate mitigation, supply chain resilience, and security. Read more in our blog.
Cyberattacks frequently target the financial sector, which manages vast amounts of sensitive data. Nearly 20% of these incidents aim at financial firms, highlighting the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. Learn more in our blog.
The recent surge in industrial policy measures—targeted government interventions—has been driven by large economies, with China, the EU, and the U.S. accounting for almost half of all new measures in 2023. More in this IMF blog.
Globally, there is about $1 trillion in hidden debt—borrowing for which a government is liable, but which is not disclosed to its citizens or to other creditors. Read more in our blog.
IMF Director of Asia & Pacific Krishna Srinivasan: Very much enjoyed my discussion with students, faculty, and other experts at
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East Asian Institute on our latest Regional Economic Outlook. Learn more here:
Chapter 2 of the latest World Economic Outlook investigates the effects of monetary policy across countries and over time through the lens of mortgage and housing markets.
IMF Director of Asia & Pacific Krishna Srinivasan: Asia remains the world's most dynamic region and we expect growth of 4.5% this year. Read our latest Regional Economic Outlook:
Removing foreign currency restrictions is important for a healthier and fairer economy. Watch our Analyze This video for more on why we recommend ending the practice.
Join us on May 6, at 10:00 AM ET, for the launch of the new issue of IMF Research Perspectives, delving into the transformative effects of new technologies, digitalization, and AI on productivity, labor markets, and more. Register here:
Domestic demand in Asia and the Pacific will propel economic growth this year. We now project growth of 4.5%, more than previously forecast, and 4.3% growth in 2025. Read the new blog: | Read the full report:
We have raised our Asia-Pacific growth forecast for this year to 4.5%, up 0.3 percentage points from 6 months ago. See our new blog for more on the outlook: | Read the full report here:
Now Available: our latest Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook report. Watch the video below to learn more, read our new blog () and download the full report ()
The world needs a cohesive Europe to show how much we can gain by working together. The
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sits at the heart of European cohesion: crucial in the years ahead to use it well as we take on shared challenges like the green transition & energy security.