Debate on the Global Economy

IMF SEMINAR EVENT

DATE: April 16, 2026

DAY: Thursday

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

LOCATION: HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700

Overview

The resilience of the global economy is being tested again, as war in the Middle East compounds profound shifts in geopolitics, trade, and technology. Before the war, the global economy had been buoyed by a surge in technology-related investment, supportive policies, accommodative financial conditions, and reduced tariff rates. Yet, the war and its uneven effects across countries are a reminder that we live in a more uncertain world. Join us for the IMF’s signature Debate on the Global Economy for an engaged discussion of how policymakers can navigate a more shock-prone environment to deliver macroeconomic and financial stability while building resilience and durably raising growth prospects.

Debate on the Global Economy

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