Front Matter Page
European Department
Contents
I. Introduction
II. Context
A. Economic Policy Views of the Russian Authorities
B. IMF Policy Advice
C. Influence of the G-7
III. Where the IMF Made a Difference
A. Overview
B. Fiscal Policy
C. Monetary Policy
D. Exchange Rate Policy
IV. Conclusions
References
Boxes
1. Structural Reform Agenda, 1996–98
2. U.S. Attitudes to the IMF after the 1993 Duma Elections
Tables
1. IMF Lending to Russia, by Type of Arrangement
2. IMF Lending to Russia, by Year
3. Delays in Disbursements Under the Extended Fund Facility
4. Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility
Figures
1. General Government Deficit
2. CPI Inflation
3. Federal Revenues
4. Inflation
5. Inflation and Money
Annex: Channels for IMF Advice
Annex Tables
A.1. IMF Technical Assistance Work in Russia
A.2. IMF Technical Assistance in the Fiscal Area