Question

UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook?

1. The International Monetary Fund
2. The United Nations Development Programme
3. The World Economic Forum
4. The World Bank

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: The International Monetary Fund

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

World Economic Outlook is a Survey by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term.
It gives an overview as well as a more detailed analysis of the world economy; considers issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and addresses topics of pressing current interest.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Economics | Economic Organisations and Conventions

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