IMF Conditionality Agreements Have Long Been a Source of Controversy

question 1

Multiple Choice

IMF conditionality agreements have long been a source of controversy.Which of the following statements is not criticism of these agreements?

• A) These agreements reduce economic growth.
• B) These agreements raise unemployment.
• C) These agreements are inappropriately "one size fits all".
• D) These agreements push vulnerable segments of society deeper into poverty.
• E) These agreements make private foreign lenders more unwilling to invest.

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