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Former IMF staffers Tenney and Humphreys have updated this dictionary, which begins with a four-page list of acronyms and abbreviations, followed by a chronology of the Fund from 1944 to 2009. Next, a 37-page narrative focuses on topics such as par values, the gold standard, and the structure and services of the IMF. The dictionary entries that follow range in length from a paragraph to several pages and address subjects that are specific to the organization and its functions. The volume concludes with a short statistical appendix and a substantial bibliography...This dictionary should be considered for international economics collections in large academic libraries. Well written and informative. Library Journal 20110801 Part of the Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations series, this volume chronicles the 65 years of existence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Like the two previous editions (1993 and 1999), the third edition provides a snapshot in history of the IMF and offers more information than can be found on the IMF's website (www.imf.org) about the who, what, why, when, and how. Authors Humphreys (who wrote the first two editions) and Tenney (who is responsible for the third) have a combined experience of almost 40 years on the IMF staff. The dictionary is organized into three major sections: introductory information (acronyms and abbreviations as well as a chronology), more than 300 dictionary entries, and closing information (appendixes and a bibliography). Entries are arranged alphabetically and include bold text of words cross referencing other entries in the dictionary. Each entry is written in a way that does not require a lot of technical knowledge. Length ranges from a few paragraphs to several pages. Terminology of the IMF, structure and staffing, individuals associated with the IMF, programs, and policies are among the topics that are covered. The statistical appendix contains data about the IMF. The bibliography lists publications issued by the IMF, followed by a shorter listing of additional resources. This volume is a useful dictionary with a strong historical context for information, suitable for individuals not knowledgeable about the IMF and its impact on international organizations and finance. Recommended for academic, corporate, and large public libraries. Booklist 20110901

Former IMF staffers Tenney and Humphreys have updated this dictionary, which begins with a four-page list of acronyms and abbreviations, followed by a chronology of the Fund from 1944 to 2009. Next, a 37-page narrative focuses on topics such as par values, the gold standard, and the structure and services of the IMF. The dictionary entries that follow range in length from a paragraph to several pages and address subjects that are specific to the organization and its functions. The volume concludes with a short statistical appendix and a substantial bibliography...This dictionary should be considered for international economics collections in large academic libraries. Well written and informative. Library Journal 20110801 Part of the Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations series, this volume chronicles the 65 years of existence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Like the two previous editions (1993 and 1999), the third edition provides a snapshot in history of the IMF and offers more information than can be found on the IMF's website (www.imf.org) about the who, what, why, when, and how. Authors Humphreys (who wrote the first two editions) and Tenney (who is responsible for the third) have a combined experience of almost 40 years on the IMF staff. The dictionary is organized into three major sections: introductory information (acronyms and abbreviations as well as a chronology), more than 300 dictionary entries, and closing information (appendixes and a bibliography). Entries are arranged alphabetically and include bold text of words cross referencing other entries in the dictionary. Each entry is written in a way that does not require a lot of technical knowledge. Length ranges from a few paragraphs to several pages. Terminology of the IMF, structure and staffing, individuals associated with the IMF, programs, and policies are among the topics that are covered. The statistical appendix contains data about the IMF. The bibliography lists publications issued by the IMF, followed by a shorter listing of additional resources. This volume is a useful dictionary with a strong historical context for information, suitable for individuals not knowledgeable about the IMF and its impact on international organizations and finance. Recommended for academic, corporate, and large public libraries. Booklist 20110901 This new edition contains the traditional sections of this kind of work: a short history; related acronyms; a chronology from the IMF's beginnings in 1944 to 2009; concise entries on policies, programs, rules, major actions, constituents, important events, and significant figures over those years; a short statistical appendix; and an extensive bibliography of publications by and about the organization. Choice

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Sarah Tenney is assistant professor in the Political Science and Criminal Justice Department at The Citadel. She was a staff member of the International Monetary Fund from 1987 to 2003. Norman K. Humphreys was a member of the staff of the International Monetary Fund, holding the post of chief editor for 23 years before retiring in 1986. He has contributed articles to a number of financial journals and newspapers.

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