Posted on April 26, 2016 by iMFdirect By James Daniel, José Garrido, and Marina Moretti China’s high and rising corporate debt problem and how best to address it has received much attention recently. Indeed, corporate debt in China has risen to about 160 percent of GDP, which is very high […]
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The Broader View: The Positive Effects of Negative Nominal Interest Rates
Posted on April 10, 2016 by iMFdirect By Jose Viñals, Simon Gray, and Kelly Eckhold We support the introduction of negative policy rates by some central banks given the significant risks we see to the outlook for growth and inflation. Such bold policy action is unprecedented, and its effects over time will […]
Capacity Development in Africa: the Faces behind the Numbers
Posted on April 7, 2016 by iMFdirect By Carla Grasso If there’s one thing all economists can agree on, it’s the importance of numbers. Without good data, it is difficult to assess how an economy is performing and formulate smart policies that help improve lives. In little over twenty years, […]
