In a new Analytical Corner presentation and discussion, Silvia Albrizio and Niels-Jakob Hansen from the IMF's research department discuss inflation, wage dynamics post COVID-19, and more: bit.ly/3CEhgTY

Very cool to see our work in WEO mentioned in the Economist! Niels-Jakob Harbo Hansen Silvia Albrizio economist.com/finance-and-ec…

How much of inflation is driven by inflation expectations? IMF research shows that a 1 pp increase in *near-term* expectations is associated with a 0.8 pp increase in inflation in advanced economies. Recent decline in expectations is helping. More here: imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

Public support is crucial for economic reforms, but discontent has risen since the global financial crisis. Our latest World Economic Outlook Chapter 3 delves into strategies for enhancing social acceptability of structural reforms. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

Key finding: About 80% of reform support is driven by personal beliefs and perceptions, not just economic self-interest. Trustworthy communication on policy effects can significantly boost public backing. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

I am excited to present an overview of recent advances in DiD methods at the NABE TEC 2024 conference in Seattle on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Our new WEO out. The global economy is entering a new era. Effective tariff rates reach levels not seen in a century. We project global growth at 2.8% for 2025—a major downgrade reflecting escalating trade tensions and high policy uncertainty. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…