Research at the IMF
Last Updated: June 10, 2009|
The main objectives of IMF research are to improve the analytical quality of the Fund's work, and thereby, the advice provided to member countries, as well as to contribute to research in areas that are relevant to the IMF's purposes as defined in the Articles of Agreement. |
Key Publications
World Economic Outlook Reports (WEO)
A Survey by IMF staff which presents an analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term.
World Economic Outlook Databases
Download time series data for GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, payments balances, exports, imports, external debt, capital flows, commodity prices, more.
World Economic Outlook Updates
Covers key WEO projections and is published between the full Spring and Fall WEO reports.
Regional Economic Outlooks
Recent economic developments and prospects for countries in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere
Global Financial Stability Report
A semiannual report that provides assessments of global financial markets and addresses emerging market financing in a global context.
Global Financial Report Market Update
Produced twice a year and timed to fall between the semi-annual publication of the Global Financial Stability Report.
Staff Position Notes
Staff Position Notes showcase new policy-related analysis and research by IMF departments.
IMF Staff Papers This journal of the IMF contains theoretical and empirical analyses of various issues.
IMF Research Bulletin This quarterly bulletin selectively summarizes key components of research done at the IMF and provides a listing of research documents and other research-related activities, including IMF conferences and seminars.
Other Resources
Econometric Models
GEM: A New International Macroeconomic Model
Multimod Mark III Econometric Model
IMF Primary Commodity Prices
Primary Commodity Price tables are presented annually, quarterly, monthly, and weekly.