The Executive Board discussed the Independent Evaluation Office’s review of IMF fiscal policy advice from 2008 to 2023.

WEN Jiabao, premier of China, says he was worried about “the safety of China’s assets” tied up in U.S. Treasury notes and bonds. Wen has reason to worry. China’s government holds $1 trillion in ...

Fiscal policy refers to taxing and spending policies of governments, often with a specific focus on budgeting and the effect of taxing and spending on the broader economy. Fiscal policy is one of, if ...

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said she had 'constructive' talks with Britain's finance minister and central bank governor - Copyright AFP Manjunath Kiran IMF chief ...

Learn how fiscal policies like government spending and tax changes impact budget deficits. Understand their influence on economic stability and growth.

Governments use spending and taxing powers to promote stable and sustainable growth Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. Governments typically use ...

Monetary policy seeks to control the economy by manipulating the money supply and interest rates. Fiscal policy is designed to achieve the same end using targeted taxes and spending. The Achilles' ...