Geoeconomía
Global debt has reached a record $226 trillion
Policymakers must strike the right balance in the face of high debt and rising inflation.
Vitor Gaspar
Vitor Gaspar, a Portuguese national, is Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund. Prior to joining the IMF, he held a variety of senior policy positions in Banco de Portugal, including most recently as Special Adviser. He served as Minister of State and Finance of Portugal during 2011-2013. He was head of the European Commission’s Bureau of European Policy Advisers during 2007-2010 and director-general of research at the European Central Bank from 1998 to 2004. Mr. Gaspar holds a Ph.D. and a post-doctoral agregado in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa; he also studied at Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Últimos Artículos
El futuro del progreso económico
The role of fiscal policy to manage debt, inflation and COVID-19
As public debt rises to record levels, countries need to calibrate fiscal policies to their own unique circumstances.
COVID-19
A fiscal tightrope: Comparing the COVID-19 recovery of advanced and emerging economies
Differences in vaccine access and the ability to deploy policy support are creating a growing divergence between advanced economies from many emerging market and developing economies. Fac...
El cambio climático
IMF wants to make carbon energy more expensive by scaling global carbon pricing. Here's how!
Between one quarter and one half. That’s how much carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases must fall over the next decade to keep alive the goal of restricting global warming to be...
COVID-19
Why COVID-19 government support needs to be tailored and targeted
The race to vaccinate against COVID-19 continues, but the pace of inoculation varies widely across countries, with access unavailable to many. Global cooperation must be stepped up to pro...
La salud mundial
Here’s how governments can drive a sustainable recovery from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating in many countries and uncertainty is unusually high. Decisive government actions are necessary to ensure swift and extensive vaccine rollouts, protec...
COVID-19
EL FMI: Por qué las redes de seguridad social deben extenderse mucho tiempo después del cierre
Las políticas fiscales han aportado un importante sostén de emergencia para las personas y las empresas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Son también invalorables para aumentar la preparac...
COVID-19
IMF: Why social safety nets should be extended long after lockdown
Fiscal policies have provided large emergency lifelines to people and firms during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also invaluable to increase a country’s readiness to respond to a crisis...
El cambio climático
Could carbon pricing be the secret to meeting the Paris Agreement?
Climate change is the great existential challenge of our times. It is a challenge that spans all regions, with especially severe consequences for low-income countries.
El cambio climático
Es hora de ponerse serios con el cumplimiento de los compromisos de París sobre cambio climático
El cambio climático es el gran reto existencial de nuestro tiempo. Es un reto que afecta a todas las regiones y que tiene consecuencias especialmente graves en los países de bajo ingreso....
Sistemas financieros y monetarios
Three charts that explain - and could help solve - our global debt problem
Economic growth is slowing and public debt remains high across the world. Meanwhile, demographic changes and technological advances are reshaping the global economy.
Corruption
The true cost of corruption is higher than you might realise
No country is immune to corruption. The abuse of public office for private gain erodes people’s trust in government and institutions, makes public policies less effective and fair, and si...
Agile Governance
Most governments have no idea how much they own
What is the state of your personal finances? You probably think first about your debts: your mortgage, your credit card balance, and your student loans. But you probably also think about ...
Economía digital y creación de nuevos valores
Asia's governments are having their own digital revolution. Here's what it means for their people
Asia’s digital revolution shows no signs of slowing down. From e-commerce giants like China’s Alibaba and Japan’s Rakuten, to ride-hailing, and digital payment tech startups, like Indones...
Cumbre sobre los efectos del desarrollo sostenible
Here's how we can make sure all children are given a fair chance by 2030
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations to discuss how to deliver on development for all that is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable—“The 2030 Agenda for Sus...