Der Ausbruch der russischen Finanzkrise im Sommer 1998 brachte für die Wirtschaft des Landes außerordentlich starke Produktionsrückgänge mit sich. Der Weltmarktpreis für Rohöl hat sich 1999 gegenüber seinem Tiefpunkt wieder mehr als verdoppelt. Die Prognosen bezüglich Rußlands...

The World Economic Outlook, published twice a year in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries,...

This edition of the World Economic Outlook explores how a dramatic escalation of the financial crisis in September 2008 provoked an unprecedented contraction of activity and trade, despite active policy responses. It presents economic projections for 2009 and 2010, and also looks beyond the...

This edition of the World Economic Outlook explores the prospects for growth in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The fragile nature of the recovery will present many challenges. These include the need for continued strong monetary, fiscal, and financial policies, ongoing efforts to restore...