International Monetary Fund Articles

Grassroots Economics

Raghuram Rajan | Jun 28, 2010

The IMF has become little more than an abettor of bad policymaking. To avoid the next meltdown, the IMF must become a global advocacy group. Diplospeak is out; punchy prose and clear policy recommendations are in.

Manchurian Paradox

Stephen S. Roach | Apr 27, 2009

The America-China symbiosis cannot be overstated. Beijing’s willingness to buy U.S. debt allowed us to live on credit, while our purchase of Chinese goods propelled their meteoric rise. But as the financial markets have soured, some in the United

Not Your Average Banker

Robert B. Zoellick | Apr 25, 2008

TNI’s Justine A. Rosenthal sits down with World Bank Chief Robert Zoellick. On the agenda: dealing with failed states, making China a “responsible stakeholder” and rethinking international development.

Frog in the Pot: Germany's Path to the Japan Syndrome

Adam S. Posen | Mar 01, 2003

Japan's economic troubles aries from four interwoven causes, three of which are now extant in Germany--with major security implications for the United States.

Another Year of Living Dangerously?

Rajan Menon | Sep 01, 2001

Indonesia's crisis could cause the strategic upending of Southeast Asia. American policymakers may need to act quickly and wisely to prevent a security nightmare.