IMF COUNTRY FOCUS November 7, 2019/IMF Jamaica has successfully concluded its economic reform program, which was supported by a US$1.66 billion Stand-By Arrangement from the IMF. The country’s strong ownership, as well as the government’s steadfast reform implementation have resulted in a stronger economy, an all-time low unemployment rate, and […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
A Map of Inequality in Countries
November 6, 2019/IMFBlog By William Gbohoui, Raphael Lam, and Victor Lledo Social and economic inequality between and within regions in countries is rising in many advanced economies and is now at the forefront of the policy debate because of perceptions that some people and places have been left behind. Changes […]
The Bulls Are Back As Oil Heads Towards $60
November 5, 2019/OilPrice.com Chart Of The Week – In early October, the average retail gasoline price in California topped $4 per gallon, which was only the second time that had occurred since 2014. – California is geographically isolated, has few pipeline connections, and few refineries. – The price spike occurred […]
