The Economics of Rare Earths: Global Implications of Shortages and Industrial Policy

Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)

Rare earths are critical to manufacturing but supply chains are concentrated. We quantify disruption costs and show that coordinated industrial policy can de-risk supply chains affordably—framing REE policy as an insurance problem.

Speakers
Andrea Paloschi, Research Department, IMF
Christian Bogmans, Research Department, IMF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MP-UtNuZpo