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Economic growth

Investments That Pay Off: Latin America’s Response to Recent Global Shocks

September 6, 2023

Rodrigo Valdes

The region, which successfully navigated economic turmoil, now must boost inclusive growth, reduce debt, and capitalize on new opportunities

Caribbean Climate Crisis Demands Urgent Action by Governments and Investors

June 27, 2023

Alejandro Guerson, James Morsink, Sònia Muñoz

The region has received minimal private climate financing despite being highly vulnerable to climate disasters and having the greatest need

In Latin America, Fiscal Policy Can Lighten the Burden of Central Banks

April 13, 2023

Gustavo Adler, Nigel Chalk

Taming inflation requires slowing down demand. While monetary policy has played its part, lowering fiscal deficits would also help lessen the cost-of-living crisis.

Economic growth

Latin America Faces Slowing Growth and High Inflation Amid Social Tensions

February 1, 2023

Gustavo Adler, Nigel Chalk, Anna Ivanova

Restoring macro stability and boosting growth will require carefully-crafted policies that will help mitigate discontent

Foreign direct investment

United States Is World's Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment

December 7, 2022

Jannick Damgaard, Carlos Sánchez-Muñoz

The move comes amid a decline in offshore financial centers’ share of global FDI

Economic growth

Latin America Faces a Third Shock as Global Financial Conditions Tighten

October 13, 2022

Santiago Acosta-Ormaechea, Gustavo Adler, Ilan Goldfajn, Anna Ivanova

Growth momentum continues but scarcer and costlier financing will slow the region’s economies, while inflation remains high. Policy priorities are to restore price stability and maintain fiscal sustainability while protecting vulnerable groups

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