IMF BLOG ARCHIVE

Artificial intelligence

How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America

March 20, 2025

Bas B. Bakker, Sophia Chen, Dmitry Vasilyev

Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help

Economic growth

How Sound Economic Policy Can Help Prevent Conflict

March 13, 2025

Franck Bousquet, Paul M. Bisca, Christopher Rauh, Benjamin Seimon

Simulations that incorporate machine learning-based predictions of conflict suggest large payoffs from preventive policies, including efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and growth

How Talent Fuels Growth

March 4, 2025

Gita Bhatt

Smart policies that help people realize their potential can be game-changing for entire societies

Artificial intelligence

How AI Can Help Both Tax Collectors and Taxpayers

February 25, 2025

Thomas Cantens, Herve Tourpe

New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, but strong leadership and safeguards are fundamental.

New York Skyline during sunset

Foreign direct investment

Foreign Direct Investment Increased to a Record $41 Trillion

February 20, 2025

Topias Leino, Maja Gavrilovic

India, Mexico, Brazil, and some other major emerging economies recorded strong growth, while the United States continued to extend its lead as the top destination for direct investment

People walking in a financial district

Rising Rates May Trigger Financial Instability, Complicating Fight Against Inflation

February 13, 2025

Katharina Bergant, Mai Hakamada, Divya Kirti, Rui C. Mano

Banking systems are largely insulated from inflation, but vulnerabilities at some banks could lead to tradeoffs between containing inflation and protecting financial stability

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