One of the Most Important and Most Visible Roles of the IMF

question 42

Multiple Choice

One of the most important and most visible roles of the IMF is to

• A)hold regular negotiations over tariff reductions.
• B)investigate countries that are charged with being unfair traders.
• C)provide loans to countries that need capital to develop their economies.
• D)intercede by invitation when countries cannot pay their international debts.
• E)serve as a forum for negotiating free trade agreements between groups of nations.

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