World Economic Outlook. September 2003: September 2003

Author: International Monetary Fund
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The forecasts and analyses contained in World Economic Outlook are part of the International Monetary Fund's oversight of the economic development, policies, international financial market developments, and the global economic system of its member countries. The Outlook and Policy Summaries are the result of comprehensive reviews of world economic developments by the various departments of the International Monetary Fund, with the main information derived from materials obtained through consultations between IMF staff and member countries. World Economic Outlook is a flagship publication of the International Monetary Fund, issued twice a year. The forecasts and analyses it contains are part of the IMF's oversight of the economic development, policies, international financial market developments, and the global economic system of its member countries. The Outlook and Economic Summaries are the result of comprehensive reviews of world economic developments by the various departments of the International Monetary Fund, with the main information derived from materials obtained through consultations between IMF staff and member countries. These consultations are primarily conducted by the IMF's Regional Departments in collaboration with the Policy and Expository Department, the International Markets Department, and the Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department. This issue of World Economic Outlook continues the style of previous issues, maintaining the characteristics of rigor, timeliness, and authority as a reference tool for experts, scholars, and staff in the fields of economics and finance worldwide. It holds significant research and academic value.