True True 1 1 337 3 True True False Load More About F&D Finance & Development, the IMF's flagship magazine and online editorial platform, publishes cutting-edge analysis and insight on the latest trends and research in international finance, economics, and development. The print edition is published quarterly in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, while the web edition is complemented with additional, online-only content. Finance & Development is written by both IMF staff and prominent international experts, and is read by leading policymakers, academics, economic practitioners, and other decisionmakers around the world. Health | March 2025 The Case for Health Taxes Higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can raise vital funds for development MASOOD AHMED MINOUCHE SHAFIK Economic growth | Podcast Democratizing Innovation to Spur Growth Most of today’s innovators emerge from a narrow demographic group with specific backgrounds, which Xavier Jaravel says creates the phenomena of “Lost Einsteins” and “Lost Marie Curies". Jaravel is a professor of economics at the London School of Economics. In this podcast, he talks about the benefits of unleashing untapped talent and broadening the pool of innovators worldwide. XAVIER JARAVEL Load More Related Links F&D Homepage F&D Topics F&D Authors Country Focus
