Setting Up a Sovereign Wealth Fund : Some Policy and Operational Considerations

Author/Editor:

Christian B. Mulder ; Amadou N Sy ; Yinqiu Lu ; Udaibir S Das

Publication Date:

August 1, 2009

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper offers a policy and operational "roadmap" to policymakers considering setting up an SWF. It should also be of interest to policymakers in countries where SWFs are already in place, to review their existing policies and operations. Finally, it offers an opportunity to identify areas where research in macroeconomics and finance should give further answers as to the adequacy of existing practice related to the setting up and management of SWFs, an area where practical considerations often lead theoretical research. For instance, policymakers should optimally consider both their sovereign assets and liabilities together with their macroeconomic objectives, when setting up an SWF.

Series:

Working Paper No. 09/179

Subject:

Financial assets Fiscal management Fiscal policy Fiscal stability Investment Investment policy Public investment Public sector savings Reserves Reserves adequacy Stabilization funds

Frequency:

Monthly

English

Publication Date:

August 1, 2009

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451873269/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2009179

Format:

Paper

Pages:

21

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