{
  "title": "Research at the IMF",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.imf.org/en/research",
  "canonical": "https://www.imf.org/en/research",
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  "summary": "The International Monetary Fund's Research Department conducts studies on global economic issues pertinent to the IMF's mission. The department's primary functions include analyzing economic trends, providing policy advice, and publishing research findings.",
  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Overview",
      "content": "- The International Monetary Fund's Research Department conducts studies on global economic issues pertinent to the IMF's mission.\n- The department's primary functions include analyzing economic trends, providing policy advice, and publishing research findings.\n- The World Economic Outlook Update, July 2026: Global growth is steady but uneven across countries amid headwinds from the war and tailwinds from the technology upcycle."
    },
    {
      "heading": "IMF Researchers and Expertise",
      "content": "- Economic research is a fundamental activity at the IMF.\n- Many staff members involved in research have made their CVs available online, showcasing their areas of expertise and their IMF and external publications.\n- Find IMF Researchers by Name.\n- Find IMF Researchers by Field of Expertise."
    },
    {
      "heading": "AI Preparedness Index (AIPI)",
      "content": "- The IMF's AI Preparedness Index evaluates AI readiness in 174 countries by examining factors like digital infrastructure, human capital, and regulations.\n- The AIPI offers interactive maps and charts on key preparedness areas.\n- Contact for AIPI inquiries: AIPIinquiries@IMF.org"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Data and Indicators",
      "content": "- Primary Commodity Prices data are updated monthly based on the IMF's Primary Commodity Price system.\n- The interactive commodity data portal allows visualization and charting of the prices of 68 commodities.\n- Contact for commodity questions: commodities@IMF.org"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Events and Conferences",
      "content": "- The IMF organizes several research conferences throughout the year.\n- Notable events include:\n  - Annual Research Conference\n  - IMF Economic Review Conference\n  - More events throughout the year to explore the latest insights and developments"
    }
  ],
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    "The International Monetary Fund's Research Department conducts studies on global economic issues pertinent to the IMF's mission.",
    "The department's primary functions include analyzing economic trends, providing policy advice, and publishing research findings.",
    "The World Economic Outlook Update, July 2026: Global growth is steady but uneven across countries amid headwinds from the war and tailwinds from the technology upcycle.",
    "Economic research is a fundamental activity at the IMF.",
    "Many staff members involved in research have made their CVs available online, showcasing their areas of expertise and their IMF and external publications.",
    "Find IMF Researchers by Name.",
    "Find IMF Researchers by Field of Expertise.",
    "The IMF's AI Preparedness Index evaluates AI readiness in 174 countries by examining factors like digital infrastructure, human capital, and regulations.",
    "The AIPI offers interactive maps and charts on key preparedness areas.",
    "Contact for AIPI inquiries: AIPIinquiries@IMF.org",
    "Primary Commodity Prices data are updated monthly based on the IMF's Primary Commodity Price system.",
    "The interactive commodity data portal allows visualization and charting of the prices of 68 commodities.",
    "Contact for commodity questions: commodities@IMF.org",
    "The IMF organizes several research conferences throughout the year.",
    "Notable events include:"
  ],
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  "generatedAtUtc": "2026-10-01T20:17:25.721Z"
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