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World owes $180 trillion as debt

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December 2, 2018
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World owes $180 trillion as debt

IMF boss Lagarde

IMF boss Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put the global debt at $180 trillion, warning highly indebted emerging-markets and low-income countries against what she termed procyclical fiscal policies.

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IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, in a statement she issued at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G-20) Summit in Buenos Aires, called for decisive and collaborative action by G-20 leaders as global growth moderates and risks increased.

Lagarde emphasised that global growth remained strong, but that it was moderating and becoming more uneven.

She said pressures on emerging markets had been rising and trade tensions have begun to have a negative impact, increasing downside risks.

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Lagarde said: “Another urgent issue is the excessive level of global debt – about $182 trillion by the IMF’s estimate.

“It is important, particularly for highly indebted emerging-market and low-income countries, to rebuild buffers and reverse procyclical fiscal policies. Increasing debt transparency, such as on the volumes and terms of loans, by borrowers as well as lenders,is as important as supporting debt sustainability”.

According to her, choosing the right policy is therefore critical for individual economies, the global economy, and for people everywhere.

“The choice is especially stark regarding trade. We estimate that, if recently raised and threatened tariffs were to remain in place and announced tariffs were implemented, about three-quarters of a percent of global GDP could be lost by 2020.

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“If, instead, trade restrictions in services were reduced by 15 percent, global GDP could be higher by one-half of a percent. The choice is clear: there is an urgent need to de-escalate trade tensions, reverse recent tariff increases, and modernise the rules-based multilateral trade system”.

To meet the challenges facing the global economy, the IMF chief made several policy recommendations to the G-20 leaders.

Lagarde said: “First, fix trade – this is priority number one to boost growth and jobs.

“Second, continue to normalize monetary policy in a well-communicated, gradual, data-driven manner- and with due regard to potential spillover effects.

“Third, address financial risks, using micro- and macro-prudential tools to tackle problems related to leveraged lending, deteriorating credit quality, and high exposure to foreign currency or foreign-owned debt.

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“Fourth, use exchange rate flexibility to mitigate external pressures, avoiding tariffs and other policies that could weaken market confidence.

“Finally, eliminate legal obstacles to the participation of women in the economy. This is key to tackling high and persistent inequality, and would add to the growth potential of all G-20 countries”.

Lagarde said she was encouraged by the G-20’s continued commitment to strengthen the global financial safety net, with a strong and adequately financed IMF at its center.

“It is important that the G-20 leaders have pledged to conclude the 15th General Review of Quotas by our Spring Meetings, and no later than the Annual Meetings in 2019,” the IMF chief said.

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