The IMF explores the historical drivers of natural interest rates and possible future paths policymakers in advanced and emerging economies might take.
Food, energy, supply chain disruption and consumer demand are just some of the issues feeding the current high inflation. But will this ever subside?
Analysis by the IMF suggests that research and development are vital for economic progress, and cross-border collaboration can speed up innovation.
In open and democratic countries, social unrest events have a negligible impact on stock markets. The same can't be said for more authoritarian regimes.