World Economic Outlook

World Economic Outlook, October 1998: Financial Turbulence in the World Economy

Publication Date:

November 12, 1998

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. 1998/002

Subject:

Currencies Emerging and frontier financial markets Exchange rates Financial markets Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Foreign exchange Inflation Money Prices

Frequency:

Biannually