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 …

Economic Policy Macroeconomics focuses on the performance of economies – changes in economic output, inflation, interest and foreign exchange rates, and the balance of payments. …

Growth is the essential ingredient for sustained poverty reduction. The Macroeconomics and Growth Research Program focuses on identifying the contribution of policies and institutional …

Oct 3, 2022 · The Human Capital Project: Frequently Asked Questions1. What is the Human Capital Project? The Human Capital Project is a global effort to accelerate more and better …

Fiscal policy is central to development. It can support macroeconomic stability, foster growth, and help reduce poverty. Taxes fund essential services, while public spending builds human …

Jul 15, 2024 · This paper examines the drivers of fluctuations in global inflation, defined as a common factor across monthly headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation in G7 countries, …

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The Long Term Growth Model is an Excel-based tool to analyze long-term growth scenarios building on the celebrated Solow-Swan Growth Model.

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the data sources and aggregation methodology for the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). The WGI report six aggregate governance …

Oct 23, 2025 · What role does the World Bank Group’s The Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice play? As the world of GVC production matures, the need for …