Global Imbalances : In Midstream? /

This chapter analyses various reasons for global imbalances and ways to tackle these issues. Current account balances reflect a plethora of macroeconomic and financial mechanisms. The overall assessment is that the pre-crisis policy advice and the conclusions from the Multilateral Consultations stil...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Milesi-Ferretti, Gian
Other Authors: Blanchard, Olivier
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009.
Series:IMF Staff Position Notes; Staff Position Note ; No. 2009/029
Online Access:Full text available on IMF