Financial Organization and Operations of the IMF (Revised 1998)

Financial Organization and Operations of the IMF (Revised 1998)
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1463904185

This paper discusses the financial organization and operations of the IMF. The policies and activities of the IMF are guided by its charter, known as the Articles of Agreement. The IMF is unique among intergovernmental organizations in its combination of regulatory, consultative, and financial functions, which derive from the purposes for which it was established. The IMF is concerned with not only the problems of individual countries but also the workings of the international monetary system as a whole. Its activities focus on promoting policies and strategies through which its members can work together to ensure a stable world financial system and sustainable economic growth.

IMF Financial Operations 2018

IMF Financial Operations 2018
Author: International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-04-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484330870

IMF Financial Operations 2018 provides a broad introduction to how the IMF fulfills its mission through its financial activities. It covers the financial structure and operations of the IMF and provides background detail on the financial statements. It reviews the IMF's three main activities: lending, surveillance, and technical assistance.

Financial Sector Crisis and Restructuring

Financial Sector Crisis and Restructuring
Author: Carl-Johan Lindgren
Publisher:
Total Pages: 103
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557758712

An IMF paper reviewing the policy responses of Indonesia, Korea and Thailand to the 1997 Asian crisis, comparing the actions of these three countries with those of Malaysia and the Philippines. Although all judgements are still tentative, important lessons can be learned from the experiences of the last two years.

Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual

Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual
Author: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2000-09-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557759740

This Manual offers guidelines for the presentation of monetary and financial statistics. It provides a set of tools for identifying, classifying, and recording stocks and flows of financial assets and liabilities, describes the standard, analytically oriented frame works in which the statistics may be presented, and identifies a set of analytically useful aggregates within those frameworks. The concepts and principles set out in the Manual are harmonized with those of the System of National Accounts 1993.

The IMF and the Silent Revolution

The IMF and the Silent Revolution
Author: Mr.James M. Boughton
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2000-09-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557759702

This pamphlet is adapted from Chapter 1 of Silent Revolution: The International Monetary Fund, 1979-89, by the same author. That book is full of history of the evolution of the Fund during 11 years in which the institution truly came of age as a participant in the international financial system.

Historical Dictionary of the IMF

Historical Dictionary of the IMF
Author: Norman K. Humphreys
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2000-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1475507240

IMF economists work closely with member countries on a variety of issues. Their unique perspective on country experiences and best practices on global macroeconomic issues are often shared in the form of books on diverse topics such as cross-country comparisons, capacity building, macroeconomic policy, financial integration, and globalization.

Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014

Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014
Author: Mrs.Sage De Clerck
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498379214

The 2007–09 international financial crisis underscored the importance of reliable and timely statistics on the general government and public sectors. Government finance statistics are a basis for fiscal analysis and they play a vital role in developing and monitoring sound fiscal programs and in conducting surveillance of economic policies. The Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 represents a major step forward in clarifying the standards for compiling and presenting fiscal statistics and strengthens the worldwide effort to improve public sector reporting and transparency.

Monetary and Exchange System Reforms in China

Monetary and Exchange System Reforms in China
Author: Mr.Bernard Laurens
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1996-09-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557755629

In 1978, China embarked on a gradual but far-reaching reform of its economic system. This paper focuses on the achievements so far in reforming the financial sector, the legal framework for financial transactions, the payments system, and the monetary policy and foreign exchange system. It also analyzes the tasks ahead to achieve the goals set in these areas for the year 2000.

Balance of Payments Manual

Balance of Payments Manual
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2005-11-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557753397

The fifth edition of Balance of Payments Manual, issued in 1993, presents revised and updated standards for concepts, definitions, classifications, and conventions for compilation of balance of payments and international investment position statistics that reflect the widespread changes that have taken place in international transactions since the fouth edition was published in 1977. As the international standard, the Manual serves as a guide for IMF member countries that regularly report balance of payments data to the IMF. The Manual contains significantly expanded and restructured coverage of financial flows and stocks and international transactions in services. Harmonization with the System of National Accounts and other IMF statistical systems is also greatly increased. See also companion volumes, the Balance of Payments Compilation Guide and the Balance of Payments Textbook.