Wyoming’s start-up boom shows innovation isn’t confined to big cities. Tax breaks, low costs, and AI tech are changing the game, Swati Bhatt writes in F&D magazine. https://lnkd.in/ejGwstwT
International Monetary Fund
International Trade and Development
Washington, DC 962,582 followers
191 member countries working together to improve lives through global growth and economic stability.
About us
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards. To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies. The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries. Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics.
- Website
-
https://imf.org/
External link for International Monetary Fund
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- economics, financial, and global economy
Locations
-
Primary
Get directions
700 19th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20431, US
Employees at International Monetary Fund
Updates
-
India’s economy remains strong, supported by sound policies and reforms. Growth is projected at 6.6% in FY2025/26, with inflation well contained and fiscal consolidation advancing. The financial sector has remained sound, and corporate sector balance sheets have further strengthened. Continued structural reforms will be key to sustaining momentum and supporting India’s ambition of becoming an advanced economy. Near-term priorities should include high and efficient public investment, streamlined regulations, and trade and investment liberalization to boost competitiveness and attract foreign investment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4BsAuPp
-
-
Fiscal easing made possible by Germany’s debt-brake reform is expected to drive economic recovery over the next few years. Sustaining this growth will require complementary measures to enhance innovation, labor force participation, and EU integration: https://lnkd.in/eTZ378KJ IMF Europe
-
-
Call for Papers – 2026 IMF MENA Research Conference The IMF and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seek submissions for the 2026 MENA Research Conference, “Rethinking MENA Integration in a Fast-Changing Global Environment.” We welcome research on trade and financial integration, macroeconomic policy responses, digitalization and AI, energy, and regional cooperation. Submission deadline is March 31, 2026. For more information: https://lnkd.in/d3f2nj5B
-
-
Industrial policy is used for a range of goals, including to boost productivity growth, protect manufacturing jobs, improve supply-chain resilience, and develop newer industries to diversify the economy. Policies like these can help domestic industries and transform the economy, but gains aren’t guaranteed and can impose costs to government budgets and economic efficiency. Our latest study underscores the importance of careful design and implementation. Governments should consider the risks of wasteful spending, especially when debt is elevated and fiscal space is limited. See our latest blog for a deeper exploration. https://lnkd.in/eqhZuxWx
-
-
AI is advancing rapidly across Europe and could deliver substantial productivity gains, but outcomes will vary without further reforms. Our latest blog highlights that today’s policy mix would yield only about a 1.1% productivity increase over five years, while a more dynamic approach could unlock significantly higher and more sustained gains. Strengthening the single market, expanding access to risk capital, improving worker mobility, lowering energy costs, and maintaining agile regulation will be essential. Faster progress toward a more integrated and dynamic European economy will shape the region’s ability to harness AI’s full potential. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/eHFgVSfC
-
-
In today’s edition of the Weekend Read, we explore how data and statistics can drive more effective policymaking and examine policies for reinforcing growth across G20 economies. We look at Europe’s opportunity to capture the AI-driven growth dividend and assess sub-Saharan Africa’s steady growth amid fiscal challenges. We also revisit The Talent Equation from the F&D archives and spotlight our Chart of the Week on the surging global demand for gold.
-
The G20’s growth has moderated, even as inflation recedes and fiscal consolidation advances in many economies. Across the membership, the greatest impact includes labor market institutions, improved fiscal frameworks, and a better business climate. See our latest blog for more on prospects for progress toward strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth. https://lnkd.in/ePkUWPQH
-
-
Join us for Day 2 of the 13th IMF Statistical Forum! Today's sessions will cover: •Measuring Cross-border Flows in the Age of Digital Finance •Recent Advances by the Global Statistical System in Measuring Cross-•Border Economic and Financial Linkages •Minimizing Asymmetries in International Trade and Investment Statistics •How Implementing the Updated BPM and SNA Can Improve Our Understanding of Cross-Border Economic and Financial Linkages Don’t miss out on critical insights into how these developments are shaping the way we measure and understand the global economy. http://imf.org/StatsForum
-
-
AI is advancing rapidly across Europe and could deliver substantial productivity gains, but outcomes will vary without further reforms. Our latest blog highlights that today’s policy mix would yield only about a 1.1% productivity increase over five years, while a more dynamic approach could unlock significantly higher and more sustained gains. Strengthening the single market, expanding access to risk capital, improving worker mobility, lowering energy costs, and maintaining agile regulation will be essential. Faster progress toward a more integrated and dynamic European economy will shape the region’s ability to harness AI’s full potential. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/eHFgVSfC
-