Green Jobs and the Future of Work for Women and Men
The shift to green jobs hinges on climate policies and workers' adaptability. Economies with more STEM-educated workers and gender equality transition faster. Gender wage gaps persist, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies. AI could benefit workers in green jobs.
IMF Annual Report 2024: Resilience in the Face of Change
The report showcases IMF's efforts on global challenges, such as safeguarding macroeconomic stability, achieving fiscal sustainability, meeting inflation targets, and embracing transformative developments. It includes financial statements for FY 2024 and background documentation.
Finance & Development: Productivity and How to Revive It
September 2024
Productivity must play a more important role in driving sustained economic growth as our societies age. But there’s no consensus on how to reverse a productivity slowdown seen over the past 20 years. This issue of F&D brings together leading economists to explain stalled productivity growth, how to counter these trends, and how to spark economic dynamism.
Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean
This new book offers a systematic overview of climate change challenges and opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean and the instruments available at the disposal of the regional policy makers. It offers an analysis of the impact of mitigation policies on growth and labor markets in a large sample of countries and a novel analysis of the adaptation issues in the region, including the impact on the financial sector.
World Economic Outlook Update, July, 2024: The Global Economy in a Sticky Spot
Global growth is projected to be in line with the April 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025. Services inflation is holding up progress on disinflation, which is complicating monetary policy normalization.
External Sector Report 2024: Imbalances Receding
In 2023, the US dollar remained strong by historical standards and excess current accounts have narrowed in several large economies. Oil supply shocks have had substantial negative effects on energy-importing economies, although several policy measures could soften the impact.
Broadening the Gains from Generative AI: The Role of Fiscal Policies
Staff Discussion Note
Fiscal policy has a major role to play in broadening the gains to humanity from generative artificial intelligence. A new report by IMF staff provides analysis and guidance for policymakers as they deal with this transformative technology.
Promoting Gender Equality and Tackling Demographic Challenges
Gender Note: This note summarizes the contrasting demographic trends faced by the world’s economies: aging populations in some regions and growing populations in others and emphasizes that promoting gender equality will mitigate demographic challenges across both scenarios.
The Energy Security Gains from Strengthening Europe's Climate Action
A new paper from IMF staff investigates whether Europe's ongoing efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions can also enhance its energy security. It also discusses the technology, market design, and supply chain reforms that Europe needs for an energy-secure green transition.
April 2024 Regional Economic Outlooks
Find out the latest economic developments and prospects for countries across all regions in our recently released Regional Economic Outlooks. The reports address regional policy developments and challenges, and provide country-specific data and analysis, including through analytical pieces on issues of interest to each region.
