Policy Papers

2011 Triennial Surveillance Review - External Study - IMF Surveillance: Coverage, Consistency and Coherence

Publication Date:

July 20, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

External study prepared by Stephen Pickford, former IMF/World Bank Executive Director for the United Kingdom and former Managing Director of International and Europe at H.M. Treasury and G-20 Finance Deputy, United Kingdom:

Surveillance (both bilateral and multilateral) is a key instrument for the Fund’s crisis prevention role, analyzing economic developments and policies at national, regional and global levels. It also identifies risks and vulnerabilities, and forms the main basis for the Fund‘s discussions with policy-makers.

Series:

Policy Papers

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Bilateral surveillance Fund role Global Financial Stability Report Multilateral surveillance Publications Regional Economic Outlook Surveillance World Economic Outlook

Notes:

This paper represents the views of the author and does not necessarily represent IMF views or IMF policy. The views expressed herein should be attributed to the authors and not to the IMF, its Executive Board, or its management.