IMF Advises Targeted Support Over Broad Subsidies in Cost-of-Living Crises

The IMF's new World Economic Outlook chapter recommends direct support for vulnerable families over broad subsidies to manage cost-of-living crises, citing lasting effects on inflation, purchasing power, and inequality. This guidance signals a policy shift toward fiscal targeting, potentially influencing government responses globally. The recommendation is analytical, not a binding directive, and its impact depends on adoption by member states.