The Global Integrated Monetary and Fiscal Model (GIMF) – Theoretical Structure

Author/Editor:

Douglas Laxton ; Susanna Mursula ; Michael Kumhof ; Dirk V Muir

Publication Date:

February 1, 2010

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This working paper presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical structure of the Global Integrated Monetary and Fiscal Model (GIMF), a multi-region dynamic general equilibrium model that is used by the IMF for a variety of tasks including policy analysis, risk analysis, and surveillance.

Series:

Working Paper No. 10/34

Subject:

Banking sector Central banks Corporate sector Cross country analysis Economic models Fiscal policy Monetary policy Private consumption Private investment Private savings Private sector

Frequency:

Monthly

English

Publication Date:

February 1, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451962734/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2010034

Format:

Paper

Pages:

73

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