International Monetary Fund Handbook: Its Functions, Policies, and Operations

Author/Editor:

Parmeshwar Ramlogan ; Bernhard Fritz-Krockow

Publication Date:

April 13, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper describes the functions, policies, and operations of the IMF. The IMF is an independent international organization, and is a cooperative of 185 member countries, whose objective is to promote world economic stability and growth. The member countries are the shareholders of the cooperative, providing the capital of the IMF through quota subscriptions. In return, the IMF provides its members with macroeconomic policy advice, financing in times of balance-of-payments need, and technical assistance and training to improve national economic management.

Series:

Manuals & Guides

Subject:

Frequency:

Annually

English

Publication Date:

April 13, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781589066250/2663-3744

Stock No:

IMFEA2007001

Pages:

112

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