Discover the definition, stages, and benefits of economic integration, and explore real-world examples like the European ...

Monetary Policy is implemented by the Federal Reserve Bank of the U.S. to control inflation, regulate interest rates, and support the efficient functioning of the banking system. Fiscal Policy is ...

Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation The heightened volatility of commodity prices in recent years, reflecting the effects of the pandemic and the war in ...

The Eurogroup welcomes the political agreement, which was reached in February 2024 on a comprehensive reform of the EU's economic governance framework and looks forward to its timely adoption by the ...

The euro area economy has recovered strongly following the pandemic and has weathered the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in particular regarding the energy price shock.

The twin deficits hypothesis has long been central to macroeconomic debates, positing that a government’s chronic fiscal deficit may generate or exacerbate a current account deficit. This ...

Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation Both policy advice and economic theory advocate for fiscal rules with a clear anchor that reflects fiscal risk and a robust ...

Speculation around possible currency agreements has emerged as a key theme in foreign exchange markets, according to Bank of America Securities, while the tailwind from U.S. fiscal policy is fading.

LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Britain's government should ensure its tax and spending plans are in line with the Bank of England's inflation-fighting goals, the chief economist of the International ...