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  "title": "Strengthening the International Monetary System—A Stocktaking",
  "publication": "Policy Papers, February 22, 2016",
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  "summary": "In light of the changing contours of the global economy, this paper provides an overview of the challenges facing the International Monetary System (IMS).",
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      "content": "- Business cycles\n- Capital flows\n- Central banks\n- Developed countries\n- Developing countries\n- Emerging markets\n- Fund role\n- International cooperation\n- International monetary system\n- Liquidity\n- Monetary policy"
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      "heading": "Key objectives and framing",
      "content": "- Identify and describe challenges affecting the IMS in light of changing contours of the global economy.\n- Create a foundation for dialogue on IMS shortcomings.\n- Set the stage for developing a possible roadmap for further work on reform areas."
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      "content": "- Establish a common understanding of IMS challenges and shortcomings.\n- Lay the basis for discussing a roadmap for further work on reform areas.\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- Strengthening the International Monetary System—A Stocktaking; IMF Policy Paper, February 22, 2016\n  - Strengthening the International Monetary System—A Stocktaking; IMF Policy Paper, February 22, 2016 (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - Strengthening the International Monetary System—A Stocktaking; IMF Policy Paper, February 22, 2016 (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}\n\n---\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/policy-papers/issues/2016/12/31/strengthening-the-international-monetary-system-a-stocktaking-pp5023"
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    "Purpose: Provide an overview of the challenges facing the International Monetary System (IMS).",
    "Aim: Forge a common understanding of the challenges and shortcomings of the IMS and lay the basis for discussing a possible roadmap for further work on reform areas.",
    "Publication date: February 22, 2016.",
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    "Identify and describe challenges affecting the IMS in light of changing contours of the global economy.",
    "Create a foundation for dialogue on IMS shortcomings.",
    "Set the stage for developing a possible roadmap for further work on reform areas.",
    "Establish a common understanding of IMS challenges and shortcomings.",
    "Lay the basis for discussing a roadmap for further work on reform areas.",
    "**Strengthening the International Monetary System—A Stocktaking; IMF Policy Paper, February 22, 2016**"
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