
Macroeconomics Overview - World Bank Group
Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that deals with the overall functioning of the economy. Macroeconomic policies have a critical influence on the decisions of households and firms to spend, …
Economic Policy - World Bank Group
Economic Policy Macroeconomics focuses on the performance of economies – changes in economic output, inflation, interest and foreign exchange rates, and the balance of payments. Poverty …
The Human Capital Project: Frequently Asked Questions
Oct 3, 2022 · The Human Capital Project: Frequently Asked Questions1. What is the Human Capital Project? The Human Capital Project is a global effort to accelerate more and better investments in …
Development Economics - World Bank Group
The Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC) is the premier research and data arm of the World Bank. DEC increases understanding of development policies and programs by providing intellectual …
WDR 2023—Module 9 - World Bank Group
This module aims to: (i) provide a clear diagnostic of what the brain refers to, (ii) provide a comprehensive overview of the latest economics research on high-skill emigration and evidence on …
Infrastructure Overview - World Bank Group
May 12, 2025 · We help countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a …
About The Human Capital Project - World Bank Group
About The Human Capital ProjectWhat is Human Capital and What is the Human Capital Project? Human capital consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate throughout their …
Safety Nets Overview - World Bank Group
Mar 28, 2024 · Recent food, fuel, and financial crises have amplified the importance of strong social safety nets to reduce poverty and vulnerability. Safety nets help poor people by boosting their …
Fiscal Policy - World Bank Group
Fiscal policy is central to development. It can support macroeconomic stability, foster growth, and help reduce poverty. Taxes fund essential services, while public spending builds human capital and …
Climate Explainer: Abatement Costs and Decarbonization
Abatement costs have emerged as a key tool to drive the decarbonization of economies, reduce its cost, and to assess the efficiency of a technology, an investment or a public policy. But how far can this …