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Prelims 2014 · Economy · Question 39

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

The International Monetary Fund

  • (a) International Monetary Fund: The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook (WEO), its flagship report on global growth, inflation, and macroeconomic trends. Verdict: Correct.
  • (b) United Nations Development Programme: UNDP is known for the Human Development Report, not the World Economic Outlook. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) World Economic Forum: The WEF publishes reports like the Global Competitiveness Report and Global Risks Report, not the WEO. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) World Bank: The World Bank publishes reports such as the Global Economic Prospects, not the World Economic Outlook. Verdict: Incorrect.
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