Provides an introduction to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an overview of its debates and controversies. This book addresses questions, such as: Where did the IMF come from? What…

The World Economic Outlook presents the IMF staff’s analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and…

This book is the first comprehensive study on the subject that offers deep insights into an institution that has influenced the global economy in a significant way.

In an environment of tepid growth and persistent downside risks, finding ways to enhance fiscal policy’s ability to smooth the effect of shocks to economic activity is high on the…

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has weakened after more than a decade of solid growth, although this overall outlook masks considerable variation across the region. Some countries have been negatively affected…

IMF economists work closely with member countries on a variety of issues. Their unique perspective on country experiences and best practices on global macroeconomic issues are often shared in the…

In response to the global financial crisis, the IMF launched initiatives to strengthen financial surveillance to better advise member countries of vulnerabilities and risks and to foster greater resilience. These…

The Data Dissemination Initiative was launched in the mid-1990s as part of a broader internationally-agreed-upon initiative to strengthen transparency and promote good governance practices by establishing standards and codes. This…