International Monetary Fund – Finance & Development, Mar 2025

The main theme of the issue is related to the 'economics of talent'. The articles discuss various aspects of the impact of talent on economic development, including the identification and development of outstanding abilities, democratization of innovation, the role of artificial intelligence, access to top performers, the importance of educational policy, and professional training. The moral aspects of political economy and the influence of 'animal spirits' on the economy are also considered.