Geoeconomic Fragmentation and the Future of Multilateralism

After several decades of increasing global economic integration, the world is facing the risk of policy-driven geoeconomic fragmentation (GEF). This note explores the ramifications. It identifies multiple channels through which the benefits of globalization were earlier transmitted, and along which,...

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Main Author: Aiyar, Shekhar
Other Authors: Chen, Jiaqian, Ebeke, Christian, Garcia-Saltos, Roberto
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2023
Series:Staff Discussion Notes
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:After several decades of increasing global economic integration, the world is facing the risk of policy-driven geoeconomic fragmentation (GEF). This note explores the ramifications. It identifies multiple channels through which the benefits of globalization were earlier transmitted, and along which, conversely, the costs of GEF are likely to fall, including trade, migration, capital flows, technology diffusion and the provision of global public goods. It explores the consequences of GEF for the international monetary system and the global financial safety net. Finally, it suggests a pragmatic path forward for preserving the benefits of global integration and multilateralism
Physical Description:42 pages
ISBN:9798400229046