Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook'?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (a) The International Monetary Fund
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is the International Monetary Fund's key report on global economic trends and policy challenges. It is published twice a year, with interim updates in between.
- ✓ (a) The IMF brings out the World Economic Outlook. It sets out IMF staff analysis and projections for advanced, emerging and developing economies.
- ✗ (b) UNDP publishes the Human Development Report, which carries the Human Development Index. It does not publish the WEO.
- ✗ (c) The World Economic Forum is known for the Global Competitiveness Report and the Global Risks Report, not the WEO, despite the similar name.
- ✗ (d) The World Bank publishes the World Development Report and Global Economic Prospects. These are different from the WEO.
Remember · IMF: World Economic Outlook (twice a year), Global Financial Stability Report, Fiscal Monitor. World Bank: World Development Report. UNDP: Human Development Report.
Sources
- PIB, Ministry of Finance: India fastest-growing major economy (IMF WEO April 2025) ↗ “The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is the International Monetary Fund's key report on global economic trends and policy challenges. Published twice a year with interim updates”
Question: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) 2014, General Studies Paper I. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 25 Oct 2026 (how we verify). ·
