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The IMF is an organization of 186 member countries-virtually covering the globe-pledged to assist one another with information and financial support to create a world economic environment in which all will prosper. The IMF provides a forum for discussion of domestic and international economic issues. Its member nations contribute to a pool of currencies from which all may borrow for a short time to tide them over periods of difficulty in meeting their international payments obligations. Through consultation and collaboration, as well as by financing members with balance of payments problems, the IMF seeks to facilitate the growth of international trade, to raise levels of income and employment, and to develop the productive resources of all members.

The research that underlies the IMF's activities draws on the expertise of more than 1,000 IMF economists backed by information-gathering resources that span the globe. The IMF uses these resources and expertise to conduct a wide range of economic and financial studies, the results of which are often made available through its publications.

Our Products:

Global and Regional Economic Analyses: This series contains periodic studies covering monetary and financial issues of importance to the world economy. The core elements in the series are the semiannual World Economic Outlook report, the Global Financial Stability Report, the Regional Economic Outlook reports, and the Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions. Other studies cover topics such as developments in international trade policies, export credit polices, exchange and payment systems, and international capital markets.

Books: 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. You can find more information about new books in our New Releases section of www.imfbookstore.org.

Manuals and Guides: This series contains practical "how-to" information for economists and includes topics such as tax policy, balance of payments statistics, external debt statistics, foreign exchange reserve management, and financial sector assessment. Most publications in this series are available in languages other than English.

Occasional Papers: The IMF's Occasional Paper series contains studies on a variety of economic and financial subjects of importance to the work of the IMF. Although the emphasis is on current topics, the series also includes papers on subjects of long-term interest.

Statistical Data: The IMF publishes a range of time series data on IMF lending, exchange rates, and other economic and financial indicators. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the IMF, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available. IMF Premier Statistical Resources include International Financial Statistics, Balance of Payments Statistics, Direction of Trade Statistics, and Government Finance Statistics. The IMF's statistical data are available in various formats including print, CD-ROMs, and as Online databases. Some data are also published in Yearbook format.

The following complimentary publications are available for download in PDF format:

Country Reports: In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.

Working Papers: IMF Working Papers are designed to make IMF staff research available to a wide audience. About 240 Working Papers are released each year, covering a wide range of topics of both a theoretical and an analytical nature, including balance of payments, monetary and fiscal issues, global liquidity, and national and international economic developments.

Information about the IMF: A number of publications are available on the internal proceedings of the IMF. These include the Annual Report of the Executive Board; Articles of Agreement of the IMF; By-Laws, Rules and Regulations; Selected Decisions and Selected Documents of the IMF, and Summary Proceedings.

Periodic Publications:

Finance & Development: This publications provides the latest thinking about the international financial system, monetary policy, economic development, poverty reduction, and other critical issues. Articles are written for lay readers who want to enrich their understanding of the workings of the global economy, and the policies and activities of the IMF.

IMF Survey: With its keen focus on the IMF's work and top macroeconomic and international financial issues, the IMF Survey provides analyses of country, regional, and global developments; insights into Fund operations, policies, reforms, and technical assistance; world class research findings; key data that is frequently not available elsewhere; and reports on economic and financial debates inside and outside the Fund.

IMF Research Bulletin: The IMF Research Bulletin, a quarterly publication, selectively summarizes research and analytical work done by various departments at the IMF, and also provides a listing of research documents and other research-related activities, including conferences and seminars. The Bulletin is intended to serve as a summary guide to research done at the IMF on various topics, and to provide a better perspective on the analytical underpinnings of the IMF's operational work.

Economic Issues: This series covers a wide range of topics, is written in concise, nontechnical language, and is intended to introduce the reader to current interests in the Fund's research program.

Pamphlet Series: Fiscal Dimensions of Sustainable Development, Governance of the IMF, The IMF and the Poor, Debt Relief for Low-Income Countries, and more.

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