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IMF reports that global economic imbalances are alleviating
Abstract The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report on the 13th stating that global economic imbalances had improved overall prior to the financial crisis, and that countries must continue to push for adjustments while maintaining economic growth. On the same day, the IMF also issued a separate report focusing on the G20.
The IMF’s report highlights that while many countries have made progress in addressing internal and external economic imbalances, further actions are necessary to ensure more sustainable and balanced global growth. It emphasizes the importance of continued policy efforts to prevent future instability.
This latest analysis focuses on the world's nine largest economies, including China, the United States, and the Eurozone. According to the report, since the 2008 financial crisis, external imbalances across these major economies have significantly decreased, driven by both cyclical and structural changes in their respective economic models.
Notably, China’s current account surplus as a percentage of GDP dropped from 10% in 2008 to just 2% in 2013. This decline reflects a combination of weaker global demand and stronger domestic consumption, signaling a shift toward a more balanced growth model.
However, the report also points out that China’s economy remains heavily reliant on investment-driven growth. It warns that credit expansion is not a long-term solution and that high household savings rates continue to pose challenges. Additionally, the IMF stresses the need for urgent financial sector reforms, along with broader structural changes such as improvements in the social security system, to support long-term stability and resilience.
Overall, the report calls for coordinated global efforts to address remaining imbalances and strengthen the foundations of economic recovery and growth.