Separating the ‘Wheat from the Chaff’ – IMF Article IV

INTERNATIONAL agency reports such as from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank is a must read for any economists – it’s a guide that gives a very insightful view on the workings of an economy.

The IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. In the context of the 2016 Article IV consultation with Malaysia, the recently concluded exercise provided some very interesting information.