- The global economy is growing slightly faster than in 2014, although growth rates vary widely among countries.
- Risks are from potential financial market volatility, movements in exchange rates and oil and other commodity prices, and sluggish global trade.
- While some middle-income countries (MICs) are experiencing easing of growth, low-income countries, as a group, continue to record good growth rates.
- In aggregate, cheaper oil and commodities will result in a significant real income shift from oil exporters to oil importers, with a net positive effect on growth in developing countries.
- IMF states that policymakers were encouraged to implement bold measures to prevent growth from settling into a “new mediocre,” with unacceptably low job creation and inclusion. While accommodative policies remained essential, addressing structural deficiencies needed to become a much higher priority.
Area
|
Fall 2014 Policy Agenda
|
Spring 2015 Policy Agenda
|
Euro
Area
|
Provide
demand support Invigorate labor and product markets
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Provide effective
demand support -Implement labor and product market reforms
|
United
States
|
Safeguard
financial stability Tackle infrastructure gaps
|
Ensure smooth
monetary normalization- Establish medium-term fiscal consolidation plan
|
Japan
|
Improve
product and labor markets Address fiscal sustainability concerns
|
Implement fiscal
and structural reforms- Enhance monetary policy transmission
|
China
|
Foster
demand rebalancing Rein in shadow banking
|
Manage demand
rebalancing- Address vulnerabilities in overinvested sectors
|
Emerging
Market Economies
|
Tackle
structural deficiencies Strengthen macro frameworks
|
Address external
vulnerabilities- Lift potential growth
|
Low
Income Developing Countries
|
Mobilize
fiscal revenues Deepen financial markets
|
Strengthen policy
frameworks - Rebuild fiscal and external buffers
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