Departmental Papers
Departmental Papers are usually focused on a specific economic topic, country, or region. They are prepared in a timely and cost-effective way to support the outreach needs of the IMF's area and functional departments.2010
September 17, 2010
Strategies for Fiscal Consolidation in the Post-Crisis World
Subject: Domestic debt Expenditure Fiscal consolidation Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Pension spending Public debt
March 16, 2010
Coping with the Global Financial Crisis: Challenges Facing Low-Income Countries
Subject: Balance of payments Commodity prices Debt burden Debt sustainability Debt sustainability analysis External debt Financial crises Foreign direct investment Prices
March 16, 2010
Creating Policy Space in Low-Income Countries during the Recent Crises
Subject: Financial crises Fiscal policy Food prices Fuel prices Global financial crisis of 2008-2009 Inflation Prices
2009
December 15, 2009
The Global Financial Crisis and Adjustment to Shocks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda: A Balance Sheet Analysis Perspective
Subject: Currencies Financial derivatives Financial institutions Foreign currency exposure Insurance Loans Money Securities
December 7, 2009
Paraguay: Addressing the Stagnation and Instability Trap
Subject: Banking Currencies Exchange rates Financial crises Foreign exchange Inflation Money Prices Real effective exchange rates Real exchange rates
March 3, 2009
Suriname: Toward Stability and Growth
Subject: Bank deposits Banking Commodities Currencies Exchange rates Financial services Foreign exchange Gold Inflation Money Prices
February 26, 2009
Tanzania: The Story of an African Transition
Subject: Expenditure Foreign aid Foreign exchange International trade Public financial management (PFM) Trade balance
January 29, 2009
Fiscal Risks: Sources, Disclosure, and Management
Subject: Budget planning and preparation Contingent liabilities Expenditure Fiscal policy Fiscal risks Public debt Public financial management (PFM)
2008
November 24, 2008
Central America: Economic Progress and Reforms
Subject: Customs unions Financial institutions Financial markets Fiscal policy Income International trade National accounts Securities Stock markets