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The Implementation of IMF Programs: A Conceptual Framework

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Graham Bird (University of Surrey)

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IMF supported programs have conventionally been assessed by examining their effects on intermediate variables and final outcomes. More recently greater attention has been paid to implementation on the assumption that in order to work programs need to be implemented. Empirical studies have begun to include political economy variables in an attempt to explain implementation. They have used the concept of ‘ownership’ to provide a theoretical foundation. This paper provides an alternative conceptual framework based on the marginal benefits and costs of implementation. It goes on to discuss policies that might be expected to improve implementation based on this framework.

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Paper provided by Department of Economics, University of Surrey in its series Department of Economics Discussion Papers with number 1506.

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Length: 45 pages
Date of creation: 2006
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Keywords: IMF;

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F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
F33 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions

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  1. Graham Bird & Wolfgang Mayer & Alex Mourmouras, 2005. "The Viability of Economic Reform Programs Supported by the International Financial Institutions," Department of Economics Discussion Papers 0605, Department of Economics, University of Surrey. [Downloadable!]
  2. Graham Bird, 2005. "Over-optimism and the IMF," Department of Economics Discussion Papers 0505, Department of Economics, University of Surrey. [Downloadable!]
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