We live in a galaxy of data. From satellites and smartwatches to social media and swipes at a register, we have ways to measure the economy to an extent that would have seemed like science fiction just a generation ago. New data sources and techniques are challenging not only how we see the economy, but how we make sense of it.
This issue of Finance & Development explores how data can better inform economic analysis and policy.
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Source: Gita Bhatt, IMF, Finance&Development, December 2025 issue
Illustration: Alex Robbins