House Prices and Global Financial Stability
There is a strong link between the ups and downs of home prices around the world and the global economy. The latest Global Financial Stability Report takes a deep look into what the latest trends in ...
30 Huhti 201914min
Three Chief Economists on Why Income Inequality Matters
Achieving inclusive growth is one of the critical challenges of our time. In this podcast, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde opens a public discussion between IMF Chief Economist, Gita Gopinath,...
25 Huhti 201924min
Sawsan Gharaibeh: Curbing Corruption at Heart of Development
Corruption leeches money from citizens and taxpayers and corrodes trust in government. In this podcast, Transparency International's Chairperson in Jordan, Sawsan Gharaibeh, talks about how governance...
19 Huhti 20198min
The Economics of Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
A third of countries in sub-Saharan Africa are currently involved in conflict or experiencing post-conflict tension, forcing an estimated 18 million people away from their homes and livelihoods. The I...
12 Huhti 201917min
Vulnerabilities in a Maturing Credit Cycle
A key objective of the IMF is to pick up on trends that could potentially compromise economic stability, and the Global Financial Stability Report is designed to help do just that. Fabio Natalucci hea...
10 Huhti 201916min
Patrick Imam on Citizenship and Growth
The notion of citizenship is relatively recent in our history. It was only in the 19th century with the birth of the nation-state that came the need to establish a legal distinction between those who ...
2 Huhti 201918min
Spotting Global Risks Through Global Collaboration
Risk analysis is an important element in growth forecasting, and detecting vulnerabilities within the global financial system helps policymakers mitigate risks. In an effort to broaden the scope of it...
21 Maalis 201911min
Charlotte Cavaille: Populism, Immigrants and the Welfare State
Immigration can put extra pressure on governments to fund social programs, especially in times of slow economic growth. In this podcast, Political Scientist Charlotte Cavaille, says rising populism in...
6 Maalis 201916min
