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Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Sinographs Sep 18, 2024

Stabilizing the US-China trade conflict

By Andrea Wong

Both China and the US can still find negotiation space for positive-sum outcomes which advance their economic and national security interests.
China Economy & Business
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Econographics Sep 20, 2024

Funding the European defense surge

By Konstantinos Mitsotakis

The EU is enhancing defense collaboration and investment but faces challenges in uniting member states and securing common funding.
Economy & Business European Union
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Econographics Sep 12, 2024

It’s not too early to start grading Jerome Powell’s historic tenure

By Josh Lipsky and Benjamin Lenain

Jerome Powell’s legacy hinges on his bold monetary actions during crises and how effectively these interventions will be unwound in the future.
Economy & Business Macroeconomics
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

New Atlanticist Sep 5, 2024

Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of US Steel puts ‘friendshoring’ and more at risk

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

If the US president does use authorities provided through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to quash the deal, then there could be far-reaching consequences.
Economy & Business Japan
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

New Atlanticist Sep 3, 2024

Risky business: How to save the G7 deal to mobilize $50 billion for Ukraine

By Charles Lichfield

The deal announced in Italy in June is at risk of getting caught between how the EU enacts sanctions and what the Biden administration is willing to bring before Congress.
Conflict Economic Sanctions
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Sinographs Aug 22, 2024

Why the next trade war with China may look very different from the last one

By Mrugank Bhusari

Far more countries share concerns over the impact of an expansion of Chinese exports. This time, they will likely target finished consumer goods over intermediary inputs.
China Economy & Business

In-Depth Research

Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Issue Brief Sep 20, 2024

Toward a financial inclusion agenda for the global majority

By Nicole Goldin

Policymakers, investors, and innovators must advance a new financial inclusion agenda designed for the global majority.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Report Sep 9, 2024

Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

In this report Sarah Bauerle Danzman advances the policy discussion by compiling trade, investment, and EV industrial policy data across the G20, and offers six recommendations to the G20 to build a resilient EV supply chain.
Brazil China
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Report Jun 7, 2024

Reconstructing Ukraine at war: The journey to prosperity starts now

By John E. Herbst, Olga Khakova, Charles Lichfield

Rebuilding the Ukrainian economy after Russia’s full-scale invasion will be a monumental task. Reconstruction can’t wait for peace and must be a well-coordinated, inclusive process.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Issue Brief Oct 9, 2023

How the IMF can navigate great power rivalry

By Hung Tran

Fragmentation resulting from geopolitical competition between large economies is posing a serious challenge to the fulfillment of IMF’s core missions. Here’s how it can respond.
China Economy & Business
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Issue Brief Oct 9, 2023

The Bretton Woods institutions under geopolitical fragmentation

By Martin Mühleisen

Given China’s current resource advantage, Western countries need to make better use of the IMF and World Bank where doing so is in their interest. If applied more broadly, this approach could provide incentives for other governments to return to multilateral institutions, instead of China, for support.
China Economy & Business
Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Issue Brief Oct 9, 2023

Reimagining Africa’s role in revitalizing the global economy

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The African continent potential to revitalize the world economy and reverse the downward trend in global growth. However, for this to materialize, it needs substantial investments in its physical and social infrastructure.
Africa China

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Oct 11, 2024

Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Watch the full event Speaker Jay ShambaughUnder Secretary for International Affairs, US Department of the Treasury Moderator Greg IpChief Economics Commentator, the Wall Street Journal Introduction Josh LipskySenior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council Event transcript Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery JOSH LIPSKY: Good morning. Welcome to the Atlantic Council. I am Josh Lipsky, senior director […]

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Report

Oct 9, 2024

End of the line: The cost of faltering reforms

By Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

The China Pathfinder project examines whether China’s economy is converging or diverging with the world’s leading open market economies.

China Digital Policy

Sinographs

Oct 7, 2024

China’s recent monetary easing measures are useful, but not enough

By Hung Tran

Beijing’s September monetary and financial measures need to be matched by forceful fiscal actions to revitalize China’s lackluster economic prospects.

China Economy & Business
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Oct 11, 2024

Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on why the US needs the IMF and World Bank in order to respond to crises

Watch the full event Speaker Jay ShambaughUnder Secretary for International Affairs, US Department of the Treasury Moderator Greg IpChief Economics Commentator, the Wall Street Journal Introduction Josh LipskySenior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council Event transcript Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery JOSH LIPSKY: Good morning. Welcome to the Atlantic Council. I am Josh Lipsky, senior director […]

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2024

Senator Mark Warner on the top five risks for the next administration to watch

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, the senator outlined those risks, ranging from competition with China to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.

Artificial Intelligence China

Inflection Points Today

Oct 10, 2024

China’s economic reforms near the ‘end of the line’

By Frederick Kempe

Xi Jinping doesn’t believe in the market or economically sensible reforms, and thus investors shouldn’t believe in him. New Atlantic Council research puts this in stark relief.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2024

If the Middle East conflict gets worse, don’t hesitate to tap the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve

By Joseph Webster

While reserve inventories are at their lowest absolute levels in decades, the stockpile is very well-placed to meet its mission due to increased US oil production.

Conflict Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Oct 9, 2024

The days of multilateralism are not behind us

By Abdoul Salam Bello and Vel Gnanendran

International cooperation is still possible through replenishing the International Development Association, Abdoul Salam Bello and Vel Gnanendran of the World Bank Group write.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2024

European defense industrial woes need a transatlantic remedy

By Kristen Taylor, Luka Ignac

To ensure its security, the European Union should collaborate more closely with the United States on defense industrial production.

Conflict Defense Industry

Report

Oct 9, 2024

End of the line: The cost of faltering reforms

By Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

The China Pathfinder project examines whether China’s economy is converging or diverging with the world's leading open market economies.

China Digital Policy

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 8, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How should transatlantic policymakers realize a bolder agenda for Africa? | A debrief from Amb. Rama Yade

Amb. Rama Yade outlines ideas for revitalizing US-EU cooperation in Africa and Africa's role and perspective.

Africa Economy & Business

Sinographs

Oct 7, 2024

China’s recent monetary easing measures are useful, but not enough

By Hung Tran

Beijing's September monetary and financial measures need to be matched by forceful fiscal actions to revitalize China’s lackluster economic prospects.

China Economy & Business

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Looking ahead to the next chapter of US-EU digital collaboration

By Frances Burwell

There are opportunities for further transatlantic collaboration, especially in addressing emerging technologies and the risks both sides face from bad actors in the digital sphere.

Digital Policy Economy & Business
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Experts

Advisory Council member

Tatiana Ellis

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business South & Central Africa

Advisory Council member

Tayte French Lutz

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business International Markets

Staff

Morgan McMurray

Associate Director, Capacity Building

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Digital Forensic Research Lab

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Fellow

Colin Coleman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Tao Tan

Senior Vice President, Fanatics

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

Millennium fellow

Stephen Kalin

Foreign Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Economy & Business
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Events

Online Event Tue, October 15, 2024 • 12:00 pm ET

Entrepreneurship and innovation: How Saudi women are leading the way
Economy & Business Inclusive Growth Middle East Technology & Innovation
Public Event Wed, October 16, 2024 • 5:00 pm ET

Shaping the future of democracy in the Americas
Americas Civil Society Democratic Transitions Digital Policy
Online Event Wed, October 23, 2024 • 10:00 am ET

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Europe’s economic outlook

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses Europe’s economic challenges and the path forward during IMF-World Bank Week at the Atlantic Council.
Digital Currencies Digital Policy Economy & Business European Union
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