Research at the IMF
Last Updated: May 08, 2008|
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. |
Financial Market Updates -- Produced twice a year and timed to fall between the semi-annual publication of the Global Financial Stability Report.
Global Financial Stability Report -- A semiannual report that provides assessments of global financial markets and addresses emerging market financing in a global context.
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.
IMF Staff Papers This journal of the IMF contains theoretical and empirical analyses of various issues.
World Economic and Financial Surveys
Cover economic and financial issues of importance to the world economy.
World Economic Outlook Databases
World Economic Outlook Reports
International Capital Markets Reports
Economic Issues
Research results written in concise, nontechnical language for a broad readership of nonspecialists.
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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.
IMF Research on Commodity Prices
Other Related Topics
IMF Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
External Publications of IMF Staff (starting with 1997)
IMF Macroeconomic Research on Low-Income Countries
Prepared by the Fiscal Affairs, Policy Development and Review, and Research Departments
January 2004
External Evaluation of IMF Economic Research Activities a report prepared in September 1999 by a group of independent experts