World Economic Outlook - All Issues - IMF
WEBApr 16, 2024 · A Survey by the IMF staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview as well as more detailed analysis of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in …
IMF Data
WEBIMF Finances. Members' Financial Data. IMF Financial Activities. IMF Financial Resources & Liquidity. IMF Financial Transactions (Quarterly) IMF Financial Statements (Quarterly) IMF Annual Report. SDR Interest Rate, Rate of Remuneration, Rate of Charge and Burden Sharing Adjustments. SDR Interest Rate Calculation.
What is the IMF?
WEBWho runs the IMF? The IMF is accountable to its member country governments. At the top of the organizational structure is the Board of Governors, consisting of one governor and one alternate governor from each member country, usually the top officials from the central bank or finance ministry.The Board of Governors meets once a year at the IMF–World …
Gross Domestic Product: An Economy’s All - IMF
WEBIt counts all of the output generated within the borders of a country. GDP is composed of goods and services produced for sale in the market and also includes some nonmarket production, such as defense or education services provided by the government. An alternative concept, gross national product, or GNP, counts all the output of the residents ...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
WEBThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its …
Inflation: Prices on the Rise - IMF
WEBInflation is the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Inflation is typically a broad measure, such as the overall increase in prices or the increase in the cost of living in a country. But it can also be more narrowly calculated—for certain goods, such as food, or for services, such as a haircut, for example.
IMF Publications
WEBAccess IMF Publications including: World Economic Outlook, Global Financial Stability Report, Fiscal Monitor, Regional Economic Outlooks, Annual Reports, Country Reports, Policy Papers, Working Papers, Departmental Papers, Staff Discussion Notes, Climate Notes, Fintech Notes, How-To Notes, Finance and development, and more. You can …
Monetary Policy and Central Banking - IMF
WEBCentral banks use monetary policy to manage economic fluctuations and achieve price stability, which means that inflation is low and stable. Central banks in many advanced economies set explicit inflation targets. Many developing countries also are moving to inflation targeting. Central banks conduct monetary policy by adjusting the supply of …
IMF Country Information
WEBThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
World Economic Outlook Databases - IMF
WEBThe World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the biannual WEO exercise, which begins in January and June of each year and results in the April and September/October WEO publication. Selected series from the publication are available in a database format. See also, the World Economic Outlook Reports.