TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bird, Graham
TI  - IMF programs : do they work? : can they be made to work better?
PY  - 2001///
N2  - Reviews the econometric evidence dealing with the macroeconomic effects of IMF programs.  Argues that it would be unwise for the Fund to cease lending and to abandon conditionality altogether.  Suggests that IMF programs need to be redesigned and refocused.  Identifies a number of principles that should underpin reform
ER  -