Annual Report of the Executive Board

International Monetary Fund Annual Report 1952

Publication Date:

September 1, 1952

Summary:

This paper reviews key findings of the IMF’s Annual Report for the fiscal year 1952. The report highlights that five years since the IMF began operations, there has been a remarkable growth in production and one widespread adjustment of exchange rates. The attainment of a stable international equilibrium, however, still eludes large parts of the world, and there has been little secure or sustained progress toward the IMF objectives of unimpeded multilateral trade and the general convertibility of currencies. The report also discusses the use of the IMF’s resources, gold policy, and exchange restrictions.

Series:

Annual Report of the Executive Board No. 1952/001

Subject:

Central banks Commodities Currencies Exchange rates Expenditure Exports Financial statements Foreign exchange Gold Imports International trade Money National accounts Personal income Public expenditure review Public financial management (PFM) Reserve assets