IMF Plans Fewer Economic Checks

The International Monetary Fund is reportedly planning to reduce economic health checks for certain nations to improve efficiency. Decisions will be made case by case and countries can request fewer reviews.

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the International Monetary Fund logo at its headquarters in Washington, U.S., May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/ File Photo

The International Monetary Fund is scaling back economic consultations for select member countries to cut administrative costs. The lender is altering its Article IV review framework on a case-by-case basis. The shift allows governments to request less frequent oversight from the Washington-based institution.

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