Publications

Venezuela: Tough Fiscal Choices Ahead

President NicolÃ¡s Maduro faces the daunting task of addressing rapidly growing fiscal challenges while avoiding political upheaval stemming from the

Algeria: Reforms Needed to Boost Nonhydrocarbon Growth

Nonhydrocarbon growth remained strong, supported by government spending. Hydrocarbon output is expected to continue declining at least until 2015. Str

Malaysia: Facing an Electoral Hurdle

The return to trend growth and supportive policies leave the Barisan Nasional (BN) government of Prime Minister Najib Razak well placed to win the clo

Mexico: Delivering on the Structural Front

Broad political consensus has enabled President Enrique Peña Nieto to make substantial and rapid progress on reform implementation, auguring higher t

India: Inflation is Moderating

Subdued domestic demand, falling commodity prices and improving agricultural supply are contributing to a decline in the high inflation rate. The cent

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2013Q1

The latest survey, conducted by the IIF between March 12 and April 16, 2013, pointed to continued overall improvement in bank lending conditions in 20

Chile: Close Eye on the Currency

The policy response to quantitative easing in mature economies has, thus far, relied heavily on the floating exchange regime and heightened fiscal res

Emerging Europe: Growing Monetary Policy Challenges

Inflation has slowed and external deficits narrowed, but growth prospects have deteriorated in Emerging Europe. With fiscal space constrained, central

April 2013 Global Economic Monitor

The good news first: the global expansion remains on track. Confidence in the global manufacturing sector remains at a level consistent with modest gr

Egypt: IMF Agreement Could Arrest Economic Deterioration

Egypt urgently needs to rectify serious macroeconomic imbalances as a prelude to tackling deep embedded structural distortions in the economy. Growth

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