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

_IMF Working Papers, February 1, 2010_

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## Bibliographic details
- Authors: Douglas Laxton, Susanna Mursula, Michael Kumhof, Dirk V Muir
- Published: February 1, 2010
- Series: IMF Working Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451962734.001

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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)".
- GIMF is described as "a multi-region dynamic general equilibrium model".
- The model is "used by the IMF for a variety of tasks including policy analysis, risk analysis, and surveillance."

### Model description and uses
- Model type: multi-region dynamic general equilibrium model.
- Primary uses:
  - Policy analysis
  - Risk analysis
  - Surveillance

### Authors and citation information
- Authors: Douglas Laxton, Susanna Mursula, Michael Kumhof, Dirk V Muir
- Date: February 1, 2010
- Preview citation (format: Chicago): Douglas Laxton, Susanna Mursula, Michael Kumhof, and Dirk V Muir. "The Global Integrated Monetary and Fiscal Model (GIMF) – Theoretical Structure", IMF Working Papers 2010, 034 (2010), accessed 9/12/2026, https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451962734.001

### Topics and keywords
- Subject: Consumption, Fiscal stimulus, Imports, Labor, Technology
- Keywords: WP

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