Policy Analyses in International Economics, Number 77 : A Strategy for IMF Reform

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Author's Note -- Chapter 1 The Agenda for IMF Reform -- The Case for IMF Reform -- The Content of IMF Reform -- An IMF Reform Package -- Final Comments -- Chapter 2 IMF Activities and Reform Efforts -- Mandate -- Tools and Activities -- Facts about the IMF and Its Lending -- IMF Reform Efforts -- Chapter 3 Role in the International Monetary System -- Surveillance -- Exchange Rates and Policies -- Capital Accounts and Financial Sectors -- Regional Arrangements -- Chapter 4 Governance -- Quotas and Voting Power -- Choice of Management and Staff -- Chairs and Reform of the Executive Board -- The IMF and Steering Committees -- Chapter 5 Lending Facilities -- The IMF as an International Lender -- Support for Members with Large Debts -- IMF Lending Programs for Good Performers -- Support Without Lending -- Support for Low-Income Countries -- Chapter 6 Financial Resources -- The IMF's Need for More Resources -- Augmenting the IMF's Resources -- The Future of SDR -- References -- Index.