What Was the Purpose of IMF Conditionality,which Was Often Imposed

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of IMF conditionality,which was often imposed in the developing world since 1980?

• A) create aid packages for impoverished countries, particularly former colonies
• B) eliminate regional variations of standards of living in the developing world
• C) restore growth, reduce central government involvement in the economy, and expand exports
• D) reduce the disparity of wealth between the developed and developing world
• E) reduce starvation in the developing world through agricultural technology

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Null Hypothesis

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