This paper analyzes Liechtenstein's fiscal framework, highlighting its successful consolidation following the global financial crisis. The study examines the budget balance rule that anchors fiscal ...

In Liechtenstein, the gap between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI) is significant due to the country’s economic structure as a financial center with a high percentage of ...

Global geopolitical risks remain elevated, raising concerns about their potential impact on economic and financial stability. Shocks such as wars, diplomatic tensions, or terrorism can disrupt ...

Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new ...

In the context of the Fifty-First Meeting of the IMFC that took place in Washington, D.C. on 24th and 25th April, IMFC members welcomed the ongoing efforts to end wars and conflicts, recognizing that ...

In the latest Global Financial Stability Report, we assess that global financial stability risks have grown significantly, ...

Amid trade tensions and high policy uncertainty, the path forward will be determined by how challenges are confronted and ...

First, Europe should aim for more, not less trade. Preserving openness is crucial given the importance of trade (Figure 5), ...

Washington, DC: Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today: ...

Destination substitution, whereby stricter policies in the intended destination divert people to other places or leave them ...

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund ...

The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is now available in SDMX format from our Entire Dataset page. For more information about SDMX, please visit SDMX.org For Bolivia, projections for 2027–30 have ...