Apr 1, 2024 · Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that deals with the overall functioning of the economy. Macroeconomic policies have a critical influence on the decisions of households and firms to spend, save, hire and invest. And the conditions they foster set the stage for economic growth and development. The World Bank Group’s macroeconomists work toward the institution's primary goals of ...

Macroeconomics . Macroeconomics focuses on the performance of economies – changes in economic output, inflation, interest and foreign exchange rates, and the balance of payments. Poverty reduction, social equity, and sustainable growth are only possible with sound monetary and fiscal policies.

Growth is the essential ingredient for sustained poverty reduction. The Macroeconomics and Growth Research Program focuses on identifying the contribution of policies and institutional changes to the diversity in growth and aggregate economic performance around the world.

Dec 12, 2024 · Without Course Correction, 20 of 26 Countries Would Remain Poor Through 2050. WASHINGTON, December 12, 2024— The next 25 years could prove decisive in determining whether the world’s 26 poorest countries progress to middle-income status, a …

This paper provides the first systematic, cross-country analysis of “rate cycles” in 24 advanced economies over 1970-2024 in order to put today’s monetary policy challenges into context.

May 7, 2021 · Using Micro Data to Understand Macroeconomics and Public Policy May 7, 2021 12-1:30 pm EST, Chile 11 am-12:30 pm, Colombia PROGRAM (Presentations will be delivered in Spanish) 12:00 pm . Welcome Claudio Raddatz. School of Business and Economics, University of Chile. Sergio Schmukler. World Bank Chile Research and Development Center. Chair Jose ...

Debt financing is critical for development. When used wisely it can help achieve sustained inclusive growth. We work with client countries to strengthen debt management and help them make more informed borrowing decisions.

Trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty and increases economic opportunity. The World Bank Group helps its client countries improve their access to developed country markets and enhance their participation in the world economy.

This brief features a newly published book . Partial view of the Long Term Growth Model book cover. It depicts the Trappen van Strada Reale in Valetta, Malta. 1900-1910

Oct 3, 2022 · I. Definition, Data and Methodology: 8. What is the Human Capital Index? How is it calculated? 9. What data are used to calculate the HCI? 10. What are the data sources for the HCI? How are these data vetted? 11. What are harmonized test scores and how are they calculated? 12. How has the methodology for the Human Capital Index been reviewed? 13.