Which of the Following Observations About the International Monetary Fund

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is true?

• A)The IMF can force countries to adopt the policies required to correct economic mismanagement.
• B)Internal political problems can affect a government's commitment to taking corrective action in return for an IMF loan.
• C)In recent years,the IMF has begun to make its policies more tight and inflexible.
• D)In response to the global financial crisis of 2008-2009,the IMF began to adopt a "one-size-fits-all" approach to macroeconomic policy.
• E)In recent years,the IMF has begun to urge countries to oppose fiscal stimulus and monetary easing.

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