- The IMF’s latest SSBIG report estimates medium-term G20 growth at only 3%, close to its weakest level since the framework began in 2009.
- Around half of G20 advanced economies face growth constraints because of restrictive labour, product or consumer-market regulations.
- Nearly three-fourths of G20 emerging-market economies also face regulatory constraints.
- The report stresses regulatory and institutional reforms to encourage private investment, public investment and long-term economic growth.
