Industrial Policy: Trade Policy and World Trade Organization Considerations in IMF Surveillance
IMF How To Notes, March 11, 2024
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- Authors: Brad J. McDonald, Michele Ruta, Elizabeth Van Heuvelen
- Published: March 11, 2024
- Series: IMF How To Notes
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400271069.061
Summary
- With the use and complexity of industrial policy rising, along with the need for active policies to address climate, food, health, and other emergencies, IMF staff are often expected to provide policy and technical advice on trade-related industrial policies to national authorities.
- This note aims to support country teams with staff guidance, useful questions for engagement with national authorities, and resources on trade related aspects of industrial policies.
Authors and publication
- Authors: Brad J. McDonald, Michele Ruta, Elizabeth Van Heuvelen
- Publication date: March 11, 2024
- Series: How-To Note No 2024/002
- Issue: 002
- Volume: 2024
- Pages: 11
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400271069.061
- Stock No: HTNEA2024002
- ISBN: 9798400271069
- ISSN: 2522-7912
Scope and purpose
- Support country teams in IMF surveillance when engaging with national authorities on trade-related aspects of industrial policies.
- Provide staff guidance, useful engagement questions, and resources related to trade considerations and the World Trade Organization.
Subject areas and keywords
- Subjects: Economic sectors, Export subsidies, Exports, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, International trade, International trade organizations, Tariffs, Taxes, Trade policy
- Keywords: Export subsidies, Exports, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, Global, IMF Policy line, IMF Surveillance, Industrial Policy, International trade organizations, Tariffs, Trade Policy, World Trade Organization, WTO member country, WTO rule, WTO trade policy review mechanism
Intended users and uses
- IMF country teams conducting surveillance and providing policy or technical advice on trade-related industrial policies.
- Use cases include framing engagement with national authorities on industrial policy design and WTO considerations.
Source: IMF How To Notes — "Industrial Policy: Trade Policy and World Trade Organization Considerations in IMF Surveillance" (How-To Note No 2024/002, March 11, 2024).
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