Analytical Corner: How Europe Can Capture the AI Growth Dividend: Macro-Policy Lessons for Productivity and Growth

IMF ANALYTICAL CORNER

DATE: April 14, 2026

DAY: Monday

1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

LOCATION: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B

Event Series

Overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) is diffusing rapidly, but Europe risks capturing only a modest growth boost without reforms. Fragmented services, limited access to finance for innovation, labor market rigidities, and regulation can all limit the productivity payoff from AI.

Analytical Corner: How Europe Can Capture the AI Growth Dividend: Macro-Policy Lessons for Productivity and Growth

Panelists

Florian Misch

Carlo Pizzinelli