Successes of the International Monetary Fund

This book provides a definitive account of therecent history of the International Monetary Fund, andthe successes it has enjoyed since it was founded. With fascinating contributions by current and former IMF staff members, this book offers a unique insight into the workings of the organization and explores how it has benefited many.

The first book dedicated to a discussion of the important successes of the International Monetary Fund, written from first-hand knowledge and experience by staff and senior country officials

Preface - Introduction;E.Brau & I.McDonald - PART I:IMF FINANCIALHELP TO ECONOMIES IN CRISIS: HOW THE IMF HELPS ITS MEMBERS - The Korean Crisis Ten Years Later: A Success Story;H.Neiss, W.Tseng &J.Gordon - Comment; K.Kim - Poland: Stabilization, Transition, and Reform, 1990-91;T.Lane, R.Ossowski &M.Russo - Comment;L.Balcerowicz - Turkeybs Renaissance: From Banking Crisis to Economic Revival;H.Bredenkamp, M.Josefsson &C.J.Lindgren - Comment; S.SerdengeC'ti - Tanzania: Reform and Progress, 1995-2007;R.Sharer - Comment; G.Mgonja - Brazil: Anchoring Policy Credibility in the Midst of Financial Crisis;L.L.PC)rez &P.R.Gerson - Comment; A.Fraga - Uruguay 2002-03: Recovery from Economic Contagion;S.Seelig &G.Terrier - Comment;C.Steneri - PART II: PREVENTING FINANCIAL CRISESAND PROMOTING MONETARY COOPERATION - Opening the Economic Books of Governments and of the IMF;T.Dawson &C.Enoch - Comment;M.Parkinson - Preventing the Next Financial Crisis;T.J.BaliC1o - Comment;J.ViC1als - The IMF Staff's View of the World: The World Economic Outlook;G.Hacche - Comment;M.Wolf - Conclusions;E.Brau & I.McDonald - Annex:How the IMF Operates