World Economic Outlook. April 2002

Author: Tong Yan Liu Zhengming
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The forecasts and analyses contained in "World Economic Outlook" are part of the IMF's surveillance work on the economic development and policies of member countries, as well as the development of international financial markets and the global economic system. The Outlook and Policy Summaries are the result of comprehensive reviews of world economic developments by IMF departments, 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 Formulation and Review Department, the International Capital Markets Department, the Monetary and Exchange Affairs Department, and the Fiscal Affairs Department.