In contrast, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants would tank the U.S. economy. If President Donald Trump can limit himself to booting criminals and those under existing deportation orders, and ...
A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of ...
President Trump (and his successors) may find that, without immigration or an aggressive baby boom, an aging America will face sluggish economic growth, economic dislocations, and huge unfunded ...
After contracting in 2023, economic activity started to recover in 2024, and growth is expected to pick up further in 2025. Inflation has been successfully brought under control. Uncertainty is high.
Since the pandemic, the US economy has outperformed its global peers. Buoyant consumers have been one part of the story. A second, less often-discussed growth motor has been stronger investment.