IMF programs are thought to function as a seal of approval to international markets, though evidence suggests Fund programs do not attract capital inflows. Existing studies fail to address the effects of selection into IMF programs, which raises questions about the robustness of the findings....

The operations of the IMF have evoked a great deal of interest in the economic profession. While the policy package as advocated by the IMF, may be quite detailed and complex, the quantitative underpinnings are simple. This research analyses the IMF monetary model designed by J.J. Polak and...

The Central Bank of Chile (CBC) has implemented broadly advanced transparency practices. This reflects the CBC's strong public commitment to transparency, which is anchored in the law and has been designated by the CBC as a strategic objective to fulfill its mandate. This policy has earned the...