Release Date:August, 2026

For the latest thinking about the international financial system, monetary policy, economic development, poverty reduction, and other critical issues, subscribe to Finance & Development (F&D). This more...

Release Date:December, 2025

We live in a world of data. From satellites and smartwatches to social media and swipes at a register, we have ways to measure the economy to an extent that would have seemed like science fiction more...

Release Date:September, 2025

Finance is being transformed by technology, data, and new societal values. This issue explores the rise of stablecoins, AI-driven credit, and public and private payment innovations—alongside the more...

Release Date:June, 2025

Europe faces the most daunting set of challenges since the Cold War, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pressure on the transatlantic alliance. Economic growth is weak, public finances are more...

Release Date:March, 2025

Talent is one of the world's most valuable resources. Countries that identify and nurture the best minds gain a competitive edge. Those that fail to do so don't just slow their own progress—the world more...

Release Date:December, 2024

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Release Date:September, 2024

Productivity must play a more important role in driving sustained growth as our societies age. But there's no consensus on how to reverse the broad slowdown in productivity growth seen across almost more...

Release Date:May, 2024

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Release Date:March, 2024

This issue of F&D takes a fresh look at the discipline of economics. We invited prominent economists with different perspectives to tell us how the profession can become better at answering 21st more...

Release Date:November, 2023

Generative AI has introduced tantalizing new possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine concerns. This issue is an early attempt to understand AI's implications more...