IMF Country Information
Note: On this site, the term "country" does not in all cases refer to a territorial entity that is a state as understood by international law and practice. As used here, the term also covers some territorial entities that are not states. Dependent territories of member countries are listed alphabetically followed by a description of the constitutional relationships with …
World Economic Outlook - All Issues - IMF
Sep 24, 2024 · The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey of prospects and policies by the IMF staff, usually published twice a year, with updates in between. It presents analyses and projections of the world economy in the near and medium term, which are integral elements of the IMF’s surveillance of economic developments and policies in its member countries and of the global economic system.
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IMF Data
In an era of increasingly complex policy challenges, innovative solutions are more crucial than ever. To effectively tackle global socioeconomic and climate issues, the IMF and its member countries must utilize more granular and timely data …
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 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 member countries.
What is the IMF?
Who 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 Bank Annual Meetings.
Global Financial Stability Report - IMF
Sep 24, 2024 · The Global Financial Stability Report provides an assessment of the global financial system and markets, and addresses emerging market financing in a global context. It focuses on current market conditions, highlighting systemic issues that could pose a risk to financial stability and sustained market access by emerging market borrowers.
The Future of Finance and the Global Economy: Facing Global
Sep 27, 2021 · As we look ahead toward the world of 2040 — aiming to foresee how the economy, the financial sector, and society will take shape — Daniel’s first question asks us to discern the major factors that will shape the economy and society by mid-century. Overall, many scholars and many policymakers have largely agreed that five key global forces will be pivotal in influencing the economy of the ...
Monetary Policy and Central Banking - IMF
Central 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 …
About the IMF
The IMF is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 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 member countries.