Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization

Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization

Research at the IMF

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Executive Summary

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I. Introduction

II. Evaluation Framework and Background

III. Relevance and Utilization

IV. Technical Quality of IMF Research

V. Management of IMF Research

VI. Conclusions and Recommendations

VIII. Abbreviations and References

Statement by the Acting Managing Director on IEO Evaluation

Staff Response to IEO Evaluation

Acting Chairman's Summing Up of the Executive Board Discussion

Background Papers

I. Evaluating the Quality of IMF Research: A Citation Study

Series Number: BP/11/01
Authors: Joshua Aizenman, Hali Edison, Larissa Leony, and Yi Sun

II. Review of IMF Research on Monetary Policy Frameworks

Series Number: BP/11/02
Authors: Kenneth Kuttner, Petra Geraats, and Refet Gürkaynak

III. Review of IMF Research on Tax Policy

Series Number: BP/11/03
Authors: Robin Boadway, Christopher Heady, and Henrik Kleven

IV. An Examination of the Quality of a Sample of 60 Selected Issues Papers

Series Number: BP/11/04
Authors: Marcelo Selowsky and Marko Skreb

V. An Evaluation of the Research Chapters of the IMF's World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report

Series Number: BP/11/05
Author: Miguel A. Kiguel

VI. Review of IMF's Regional Economic Outlook Reports, 2003-09

Series Number: BP/11/06
Author: Peter J. Montiel

VII. Macro-Financial Linkages in IMF Research

Series Number: BP/11/07
Author: Gerard Caprio, Jr.

Background Documents

I. Survey Evidence

II. IMF Research: Taking Stock

III. Management of Research in the IMF

IV. Questionnaires

Press Release

IEO releases report on Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization

Follow Up

IMF Executive Board Considers Implementation Plan Following IEO Evaluation of Research at the IMF