Austerity Programs Involving Budget Cuts and Higher Interest Rates May

question 33

True/False

Austerity programs involving budget cuts and higher interest rates may not be politically feasible.

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Definitions:

International Monetary Fund

An international organization created for the purpose of promoting global monetary cooperation, ensuring financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world.

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, part of the World Bank Group, is an international financial institution aimed at reducing poverty by providing loans to developing countries for capital programs.

Lex Mercatoria

A set of legal principles that govern international commercial law and practices, often used to resolve disputes in international commercial arbitration.

Treaty

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between sovereign states or international organizations.