IMF Fiscal Policy DOI
Ben Clift

Oxford University Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 320 - 342

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract This chapter explores the ideas and debates that shape International Monetary Fund (IMF) prescriptive fiscal discourse. The Global Financial Crisis, COVID, climate change challenged core premises contours of mainstream macroeconomics policy rectitude. IMF was an active interlocutor in these debates. Fund’s interpretation its mandate has evolved to accommodate not only limiting inequality, but also tackling change. flagships advocated activism boost demand, stave off economic scarring or depression. Ongoing commitments discipline sustainability coexist with new priorities. analysis kicks tyres ongoing rehabilitation more activist within Fund, asking how wide deep redistributive go.

Language: Английский

Public Support for Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Growth Conditionality in International Monetary Fund Bailouts DOI Creative Commons
Mirko Heinzel, Andreas Kern, Saliha Metinsoy

et al.

International Studies Quarterly, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 69(2)

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently expanded its policy scope to include a broader set of policies promote green, inclusive, and resilient growth. How does this expansion affect the support for IMF loans among populations borrowing countries? We conducted pre-registered survey experiment with 2,694 respondents from three borrower countries—Argentina, Kenya, Pakistan. show that programs increases by approximately 24 percent compared traditional when includes good governance, anti-poverty, climate change, gender equality measures in programs. Our results imply people do not uniformly reject imposition global governance institutions but have well-defined preferences over measures. findings contribute debates on backlash against international highlighting citizens are willing accept sovereignty intrusion they push goals aligned their preferences.

Language: Английский

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IMF Fiscal Policy DOI
Ben Clift

Oxford University Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 320 - 342

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract This chapter explores the ideas and debates that shape International Monetary Fund (IMF) prescriptive fiscal discourse. The Global Financial Crisis, COVID, climate change challenged core premises contours of mainstream macroeconomics policy rectitude. IMF was an active interlocutor in these debates. Fund’s interpretation its mandate has evolved to accommodate not only limiting inequality, but also tackling change. flagships advocated activism boost demand, stave off economic scarring or depression. Ongoing commitments discipline sustainability coexist with new priorities. analysis kicks tyres ongoing rehabilitation more activist within Fund, asking how wide deep redistributive go.

Language: Английский

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1