World Economic Outlook

World Economic Outlook, April 2002: Recessions and Recoveries

Publication Date:

April 15, 2002

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The World Economic Outlook, published twice a year in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and address topics of pressing current interest. Annexes, boxes, charts, and an extensive statistical appendix augment the text.

Series:

World Economic Outlook No. 2002/001

Subject:

Balance of payments Business cycles Consumption Current account balance Economic growth Economic recession Exports Inflation International trade National accounts Oil prices Prices