Outlook

The Outlook Book teaches cognitive behavioral strategies to children in language that they can understand. The book is illustrated with photographs, taken by the author, of a wild squirrel (named MartyLou) living in her backyard. These images often depict MartyLou doing human activities and are quite entertaining! Children will enjoy looking at the pictures as they learn how to be in control of their behavior so that they can get along better with others. MartyLou encourages them to steer clear of stinking thinking and suggests things they can do to help them get out of a bad mood. After reading this book, MartyLou will become your child's cheerleader, teacher, and new friend.

The latest World Economic Outlook reports signs that policy tightening is starting to cool activity despite core inflation proving persistent. Risks are more balanced as banking sector stress has receded, but they remain tilted to the downside. Monetary policy should stay the course to bring inflation to target, while fiscal consolidation is needed to tackle soaring debts. Structural reforms are crucial to revive medium-term growth prospects amid constrained policy space.

The World Economic Outlook, published twice a year in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, presents IMF staff economists analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and address topics of pressing current interest. Annexes, boxes, charts, and an extensive statistical appendix augment the text.