Question

Which one of the following Institutions publishes the report of 'World Economic Outlook'?

• A. IMF
• B. World Bank
• C. RBI
• D. UNCTAD

Hint:

This is the same institution that also publishes the Global Financial Stability Report.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
The World Economic Outlook is a flagship survey published by the International Monetary Fund, typically twice a year, that analyses global growth trends, forecasts, and economic risks for member countries.

Explanation:
The World Bank publishes its own separate reports, such as the Global Economic Prospects and the Doing Business report, but the World Economic Outlook specifically belongs to the IMF, so option B is wrong. The RBI is India's central bank and issues India-specific reports like the Monetary Policy Report and Financial Stability Report, not a global outlook publication, so option C is wrong. UNCTAD publishes reports such as the Trade and Development Report, but not the World Economic Outlook, so option D is wrong. The IMF has published the World Economic Outlook since 1980, and it remains one of the most closely watched sources for global GDP growth projections.

Final Answer:
The World Economic Outlook report is published by the IMF.