Toward An Economic Theory of Multilateral Development Banking
Summary:
This paper addresses an apparent lack of economic theory in the analysis of multilateral development bank (MDB) behavior. A simple comparative statics model that is adapted from the credit union literature is used to predict potential areas of conflict, agreement, and indifference between MDB member countries, analyze lending policies against the background of distributional conflicts, and show how various institutional reforms may improve efficiency and overall member country benefits.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1993/040
Subject:
Capital markets Credit bureaus Financial institutions Financial markets Loans Multilateral development institutions Securities markets
English
Publication Date:
May 1, 1993
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451845891/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0401993
Pages:
26
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