Pamphlet Series

The Global Economic and Financial Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the Role of the IMF

Publication Date:

March 23, 2006

Summary:

This paper, prepared by a working group of IMF staff, provides a preliminary assessment of the risks and potential impact to the global economy and financial system from a possible avian flu pandemic, discusses the IMF’s role in helping member countries prepare their economic and financial systems for such a pandemic, and summarizes common elements of business continuity planning in the financial sector

Series:

Pamphlet Series, No.

Subject:

Avian flu Balance of payments Balance of payments need Banking Communicable diseases COVID-19 Financial regulation and supervision Health Operational risk

Frequency:

occasional