00759nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043528.0 01.01.04 B932 Buira, Ariel Analysis of IMF conditionality UN New YorkUS 2003 ix, 23 p. Reviews the origins and purpose of conditionality, as well as its nature and evolution over time. Looks into the reasons for increased conditionality during the 1980s and 1990s and reviews the recent IMF debate on conditionality and on the proposed changes in fund practices. Discusses how the economic and social costs of adjustment may be minimized and whether Fund resources are sufficient to enable it to comply with its mandate. 6/18/04 JOYD M B932 49120 49120