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Jan 8, 2013
For the last three decades, in many countries, the rich have become ever richer, while the vast majority have seen their incomes stagnate. This increasing income inequality has been coupled with ever greater debt burdens. How did we get to this point? IMF economists believe they have some answers, drawing a link between higher inequality and increased debt.
Jan 8, 2013
Depuis une trentaine d'années, dans beaucoup de pays, les riches deviennent encore plus riches, tandis que les revenus de la grande majorité des ménages ne bougent pas. Cette aggravation des inégalités de revenu s'accompagne d'un endettement croissant. Comment en est-on arrivé là? Des économistes du FMI pensent avoir des éléments de réponse, et établissent un lien entre la montée des inégalités et l'endettement.
Jan 8, 2013
Does economic growth improve life for all? Many economists are coming to the conclusion that rather than simply growing the economic pie, we need to consider how the economic pie is shared. So how to ensure that we all grow together?
Jan 8, 2013
La Chine talonne les États-Unis pour la place de première puissance économique mondiale. L'économie chinoise pourrait dépasser l'économie américaine en un peu moins de dix ans, d'après Arvind Subramanian. Dans un livre qui vient de paraître, il entrevoit un monde dominé par la superpuissance économique de la Chine.
Jan 8, 2013
L'essor de l'activité économique profite-t-il à tous? De nombreux économistes parviennent maintenant à la conclusion qu'il est en fait dans l'intérêt d'un pays de promouvoir une croissance solidaire.
Jan 8, 2013
China is swiftly closing in on the United States as the world's largest economy. The Asian nation's growth rate is several times that of the US, and China's economy could be the world's largest within a decade, according to Arvind Subramanian. In a new book, he envisages a world dominated by China's overwhelming economic power.
Jan 8, 2013
Over the last three decades, in many parts of the world, the rich have got much richer, while just about everyone else has had very modest income growth. In this podcast, two IMF economists warn that inequality undermines growth.
Jan 8, 2013
To coincide with the release of her new book, "Grand Pursuit: the Story of Economic Genius", reviewed in this December's "Finance and Development" magazine, we interview author Sylvia Nasar and historian Robert Skidelsky on a key figure of modern economics, John Maynard Keynes.
Jan 8, 2013
Durant ces derniers mois les cours des produits de base sont montés en flèche et beaucoup de pays en développement ont eu du mal à s'approvisionner pour nourrir leur population. Que peuvent faire les pays pauvres pour se protéger contre le renchérissement des denrées alimentaires?
Jan 8, 2013
In recent months, the cost of basic staples has increased sharply, leaving many low-income countries struggling to buy food for their populations. What can poor countries can do to protect their people from surging food prices?
Jan 8, 2013
De nombreux écueils économiques vont de pair avec l'abondance de ressources naturelles dans un pays : hyperinflation, «syndrome hollandais» ou volatilité des cours des produits de base. Mais il y a aussi des risques politiques. Un politologue explique pourquoi les considérations politiques sont aussi importantes que les facteurs économiques.
Jan 8, 2013
Voici plus d’un demi-siècle, que le produit intérieur brut sert de principal indicateur du progrès d’un pays. Or, selon Joseph Stiglitz, le PIB ne rend pas compte du bien-être général. Le prix Nobel plaide pour une croissance plus solidaire.
Jan 8, 2013
Since the global financial crisis, youth unemployment has risen rapidly. Worldwide, the rate of unemployment among people aged 15–24 years old, stands at over 13 percent, according to the International Labor Organization. In Africa, the problem is particularly acute. In this podcast, we explore the causes and the policies which could help.
Jan 8, 2013
Over the last decade, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced much higher growth than in the past. But have those gains been shared equally by all? Two Fund economists discuss how far economic growth in Africa has improved the lives of the poor.
Jan 8, 2013
Depuis une dizaine d'années, de nombreux pays d'Afrique subsaharienne connaissent une croissance plus dynamique que par le passé. Mais les fruits de cette croissance sont-ils partagés équitablement? Deux économistes du FMI examinent le rapport entre la croissance économique et l' amélioration du sort des plus démunis.
Jan 8, 2013
تشهد منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا تغيرات ديناميكية بسبب الفساد والفروق الكبيرة في مستويات المعيشة وارتفاع معدلات التضخم والبطالة وعدم توجيه الموارد بكفاءة لتحسين أحوال الفئات الأقل دخلا. من وجهة نظر الدكتور أحمد النجار يمكن معالجة بعض هذه المشكلات في مصر عن طريق إصلاح نظام الدعم السلعي، وزيادة التشغيل وتحسين بيئة الأعمال.
Jan 8, 2013
The IMF is optimistic about the prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa, and expects regional growth to be around 5 percent in the coming year. But commodity price swings, inflation and the risk of a global downturn threaten this outlook. The Director of the IMF's Africa Department identifies the latest key economic trends in the region and how they will affect its people.
Jan 8, 2013
Le FMI voit avec optimisme les perspectives de l'Afrique subsaharienne et prévoit un taux de croissance d'environ 5 % pour l'année prochaine. Les fluctuations des cours des matières premières, l'inflation et le risque de ralentissement de l'économie mondiale pèsent toutefois sur ces perspectives.
Jan 8, 2013
The IMF has opened a new technical assistance center in Mauritius which will allow member countries in southern Africa to leverage IMF know-how. The opening of "Afritac" is in response to growing demand for IMF expertise.
Jan 8, 2013
There are many economic pitfalls associated with being a resource-rich country: high inflation, Dutch disease, and volatile commodity prices, to name a few. But there are also political dangers. A top political scientist explains why political factors are as important as the economic.
Jan 8, 2013
La découverte de pétrole au large du Ghana en 2007 avait soulevé un vent d'optimisme dans le pays. Mais le Ghana était également déterminé à ne pas devenir la proie de la corruption et des conflits dans lesquels d'autres pays pétroliers s'étaient enlisés. Alors, quatre ans plus tard, où en est ce pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest ?
Jan 8, 2013
The discovery of oil off the coast of Ghana back in 2007 was met with joy in the country. But Ghana was also determined not to fall victim to the corruption and conflict which has bedeviled other oil-rich countries. So, four years on, how much progress has this west African country made?
Jan 8, 2013
For over half a century, gross domestic product has been used as the single most important measure of a country's progress. But, according to Joseph Stiglitz, GDP fails to reflect a nation's overall well-being. The Nobel laureate argues for more inclusive growth.
Jan 8, 2013
L'inégalité des revenus reste élevée dans les pays émergents et ceux à faibles revenus. La dépendance à quelques matières premières tend à exacerber cette inégalité. Francois Bourguignon nous explique pourquoi il faut se soucier de la répartition inégale de la richesse dans une société.
Jan 8, 2013
Severe droughts, combined with an increase in the global prices for basic staples, have led to desperate food shortages in the Horn of Africa. In this podcast, Josette Sheeran, the head of the United Nations World Food Program describes the conditions she witnessed during her recent visit to the region.
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