Discover the differences, benefits, and impacts of fiscal and monetary policies on economic stability and growth.

Learn how fiscal policy is shaped in the U.S., the roles of the President and Congress, and how these branches collaborate on ...

In a world where economic decisions are mostly driven by short-term goals and political pressures, the need for a long-term, evidence-based approach is more pressing than at any time in memory. Enter ...

When appearing before their political masters, central bankers, invariably, urge them to adopt an expansionary fiscal policy. Ben Bernanke, and now his successor, Janet Yellen have pleaded with ...

Our eLibrary offers over 25,000 IMF publications in multiple formats. This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the macroeconomic and fiscal impact of unconventional monetary tools in small ...

Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic stabilization efforts, anchored by the International Monetary Fund’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility program, have drawn attention to the underlying policy dissonance ...

Fiscal policy involves government spending and tax measures impacting the economy and investor decisions. Contrasting with monetary policy, fiscal policy is set by legislatures and affects stocks and ...