Jean-Marc Natal

Deputy Chief in the World Economic Studies Division, IMF’s Research Department

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Financial and Monetary Systems

Interest rates likely to return towards pre-pandemic levels when inflation is tamed

The IMF explores the historical drivers of natural interest rates and possible future paths policymakers in advanced and emerging economies might take.

13 Apr 2023

Economic Growth

These strategies will limit the impact of private debt on the global economic recovery

Governments have used fiscal and monetary policies to lessen the economic impact of the pandemic, but this has increased private debt. What can they do next?

22 Apr 2022

Emerging Technologies

IMF: Why research and development is a crucial part of economic growth

Analysis by the IMF suggests that research and development are vital for economic progress, and cross-border collaboration can speed up innovation.

12 Oct 2021