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 …

Macroeconomics is the system that connects the countless policies, resources, and technologies that make economic development happen. Without proper macro management, poverty reduction and social equity are not possible.

Dec 14, 2016 · February 9, 2017 — The report presents an original analysis of the economic and social impact of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp on their Turkana hosts. Read More »

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.

Jan 20, 2023 · The Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminar Series is a weekly series hosted by the World Bank's research department that invites leading researchers to present their recent research in a seminar format.

Before joining the Bank, Ms. Francisco was an Assistant Professor at Universidade do Minho, Portugal. Ms. Francisco has a PhD in Economics, International Macroeconomics from the University of Nottingham.

April 2024 version -- data updated to 2023 The World Bank’s Prospects Group has constructed a global database of inflation. The database covers up to 209 countries over the period 1970-2023, and includes six measures of inflation in three frequencies (annual, quarterly, and monthly): Headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation Food CPI inflation Energy CPI inflation Core CPI …

Oct 21, 2024 · Brazil is projected to fall into its deepest recession on record. However, macroeconomic framework is expected to remain broadly adequate, albeit with substantial downside risks, calling for strong fiscal consolidation and adoption of structural reforms.

Oct 18, 2024 · The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards for the people of the DRC, through education, energy, health and other social services.

The Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice (MTI) provides evidence-based policy options to formulate and implement context-specific GVC strategies.