Growth is the essential ingredient for sustained poverty reduction. The Macroeconomics and Growth Research Program focuses on identifying the contribution of policies and institutional changes to the diversity in growth and aggregate economic performance around the world.
The Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminar Series is a weekly series hosted by the World Bank's research department that invites leading researchers to present their recent research in a seminar format.
Macroeconomics examines economic performance—output, inflation, interest and exchange rates—guiding monetary and fiscal policies that support equity and sustainable growth.
The series invites leading researchers from the fields of macroeconomics, growth, trade, international integration, and finance to present the results of their most recent research in a seminar format.
Roberto N. Fattal Jaef is a Senior Economist in the Macroeconomics and Growth team of the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice-Presidency. His research interests cover various areas of macroeconomics, with a special emphasis on economic growth. Current and recent research topics include: 1) understanding the role of market distortions for firm level behavior, entrepreneurship, and long ...
Cian C. McConnell, aged 35, of Sierra Vista, Arizona passed away suddenly on Saturday, . Cian was a loving and caring son and brother who will be missed by all. His compassion for humanity led him to become a registered nurse.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced Thursday he won't seek re-election, bringing to an end a four-decade in the chamber.
McConnell announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced he will not seek reelection next year, ending a 40-year career in Congress that saw the...