Frontier market economies: Seven insights on global financial integration and rising debt
Over the next quarter-century, today’s frontier markets are projected to add more individuals to the global population than the rest of the world combined—making them
A plan to revitalise the World Trade Organization
Saving the WTO will require EU-led alliances, better subsidy disciplines and new plurilateral routes, even if some initiatives sit outside the WTO. The World Trade
Beyond borders, within societies: Inequality and the global transmission of US monetary policy
Understanding how US monetary policy is transmitted to foreign economies has long been a challenge for policymakers and researchers. This column shows that the domestic
Unlocking the benefits of green water flows for growth and development
At the Global Facility for Transboundary Waters, when we speak with stakeholders about transboundary water management, the conversation almost always centers on the stewardship of what
Faced with global shocks, protect investments that drive growth and jobs
The global economy is entering another period of heightened stress. Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, climate risks, and rapid technological change are making policy decisions more
The dollar’s status through the lens of foreign exchange reserves
The US dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen since the 1990s. This column argues that changes in aggregate reserve shares conflate two
Unlocking the benefits of green water flows for growth and development
At the Global Facility for Transboundary Waters, when we speak with stakeholders about transboundary water management, the conversation almost always centers on the stewardship of what
Building Resilience in Europe and Central Asia: A Smart Investment for Growth and Jobs
The data is clear: Investments in adaptation and resilience deliver high economic returns but remain insufficient and poorly targeted. Evidence shows that targeted, early investments
Beyond the 3 Percent Fiscal Deficit Rule: What India’s States Reveal About Fiscal Discipline
India’s states began adopting Fiscal Responsibility Laws (FRLs) in the mid 2000s to rein in deficits, put debt on a sustainable path, and restore fiscal
Quantifying the impact of the Iran war on US inflation
The outbreak of the Iran war in February 2026 has led to a major disruption to oil trade and a surge in oil prices. This
