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Dining and Wining During the Pandemic? A Quasi-Experiment on Tax Cuts and Consumer Spending in Lithuania

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/188  

Debtor (Non-)Participation in Sovereign Debt Relief: A Real Option Approach

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/187  

The Role of Structural Fiscal Policy on Female Labor Force Participation in OECD Countries

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/186  

How Should Central Banks Explore Central Bank Digital Currency?

September 8 , 2023
Fintech Notes No 2023/008  

Spillovers from Russia to Neighboring Countries: Transmission Channels and Policy Options

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/185  

Cross-Border Risks of a Global Economy in Mid-Transition

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/184  

Informality, Labor Market Dynamics, and Business Cycles in North Africa

September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/182  

A Guide to Central Bank Digital Currency Product Development

September 8 , 2023
Fintech Notes No 2023/007  

Cyprus: Technical Assistance Report–Strengthening the Governance and Oversight of State-Owned Enterprises

September 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/325  

Joint Statement of the IMF Managing Director and of the World Bank President

September 7 , 2023
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank issued today a joint statement: “The world confronts significant economic challenges, the existential threat of climate change as well as a digital transition, all in the context of more frequent shocks, high debt levels, limited policy space in many countries and rising geopolitical tensions. Well-designed and appropriately sequenced policies are critical to help accelerate growth, alleviate policy trade-offs, and support the green and digital transitions. The Bretton Woods institutions have a critical role to play to help member countries address the challenges and leverage the opportunities, working closely together and with partners.  

Andrea Presbitero on Rewards Cards and Wealth Inequality

September 7 , 2023
Credit cards that offer rewards like travel discounts seem a good idea, but rewards cards can be costly for anyone who keeps a running balance. So should there be rules around who gets one? IMF economist Andrea Presbitero says while these cards can widen wealth inequality, limiting access is not the answer.  

Joint Statement of the IMF Managing Director and of the World Bank President

September 7 , 2023
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank issued today a joint statement: “The world confronts significant economic challenges, the existential threat of climate change as well as a digital transition, all in the context of more frequent shocks, high debt levels, limited policy space in many countries and rising geopolitical tensions. Well-designed and appropriately sequenced policies are critical to help accelerate growth, alleviate policy trade-offs, and support the green and digital transitions. The Bretton Woods institutions have a critical role to play to help member countries address the challenges and leverage the opportunities, working closely together and with partners.  

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Senegal

September 7 , 2023
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, conducted a mission from August 31 to September 7, 2023, to take stock of recent economic developments and update growth and budget forecasts, and discuss the draft 2024 budget.  

Trinidad and Tobago: Technical Assistance Report–Technical Assistance on Fintech Regulation and Legislation

September 7 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/322  

Fiscal Revenue Mobilization and Digitally Traded Products: Taxing at the Border or Behind It?

September 7 , 2023
IMF Notes No 2023/005  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Bosnia and Herzegovina

September 7 , 2023
Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to place significant headwinds on the European economy, with implications for BiH. Moreover, the global tightening of financial conditions is expected to weigh on the country’s economic activity. While all new governments have been formed following elections in 2022, political tensions continue to hamper economic policy and reforms. The European Union candidacy status, granted in December 2022, has yet to create reform momentum.  

Bosnia and Herzegovina: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bosnia and Herzegovina

September 7 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/324  

Transforming Public Finance Through GovTech

September 7 , 2023
Staff Discussion Notes No. 2023/004  

Back to the Trend? Global Debt Evolution Before and After the Pandemic

September 6 , 2023

Managing Director's Remarks to the Three Seas Initiative

September 6 , 2023
President Iohannis, thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts today with leaders from the countries unified around the Three Seas Initiative. First, to acknowledge that your meeting takes place at a challenging time, a time of weaker growth and widening divergence among regions and sectors of the economy.  

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