IMF BLOG ARCHIVE

Top 10 Blogs of 2022 Chronicle Onslaught of War, Inflation, Dollar Surge

December 29, 2022

Jeff Kearns

Readers focus on war’s impact on the world, the repercussions of a strong dollar, and what policies can help revive economic growth

Economic growth

The Global Economy's Turbulent Year in Five Charts

December 27, 2022

Andrew Stanley

Visualizations depict effects of war and inflation—and how they have changed as a new year beckons

Poverty reduction

Countries Hurt by War and Fragility Need Strong Global Partnerships, Resources

December 22, 2022

Jihad Azour, Franck Bousquet, Abebe Aemro Selassie

Supporting fragile and conflict-affected states in an age of compound crises is essential for global stability

Fintech

From Crypto to Central Bank Digital Currency, Podcast Tracks Fintech Boom

December 21, 2022

Tobias Adrian, Tara Iyer

Our series examines how regulators, investors and central banks are embracing the promise—and bracing for the peril—of evolving financial technologies

Inclusive growth

Europe Could Do Even More to Support Ukrainian Refugees

December 15, 2022

Nicolo Bird, Neree Noumon

Greater integration into economies and labor markets would benefit Europe and refugees

Climate change

Swapping Debt for Climate or Nature Pledges Can Help Fund Resilience

December 14, 2022

Kristalina Georgieva, Marcos Chamon, Vimal Thakoor

Innovative debt swaps can help governments that have limited access to traditional grants or debt relief