Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RL32364International Monetary Fund: Organization, Functions, and Role in the International EconomyApril 22, 2004Jonathan E. SanfordSpecialist in International Political EconomyForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade DivisionMartin A. WeissAnalyst in International Trade and FinanceForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division