## IMF Research Bulletin, March 2005

_IMF Research Bulletin, March 30, 2005_

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [IMF Research Bulletin, March 2005](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/imf-research-bulletin/issues/2016/12/31/imf-research-bulletin-march-2005-18154)

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: March 30, 2005
- Series: IMF Research Bulletin
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451929881.026

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### Summary and Purpose
- The IMF Research Bulletin is a quarterly publication that selectively summarizes research and analytical work done by various departments at the IMF.
- The Bulletin provides a listing of research documents and other research-related activities, including conferences and seminars.
- Intended function: to serve as a summary guide to research done at the IMF on various topics and to provide a better perspective on the analytical underpinnings of the IMF’s operational work.
- Publication date: March 30, 2005.

### Major Themes and Topics Covered
- Disinflation
- Economic integration
- Inflation
- Monetary unions
- Oil prices, including oil price volatility
- Poverty; poverty reduction and development; poverty reduction strategy
- Prices

### Geographic and Contextual Scope (Keywords)
- Africa, East Africa, West Africa, North Africa
- Caribbean
- Middle East
- Global
- IMF headquarters
- Country-level analysis
- Conference participant

### Intended Content Types
- Summaries of IMF departmental research and analytical work
- Listings of research documents
- Announcements and listings of research-related activities, including conferences and seminars

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/imf-research-bulletin/issues/2016/12/31/imf-research-bulletin-march-2005-18154_