What Are the Arguments for and Against the IMF Acting

question 22

Essay

What are the arguments for and against the IMF acting as an international lender of last resort?

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Definitions:

Expert Witness

A specialist in a particular field who is called upon to provide informed testimony in court cases to assist in reaching a decision.

Opinion Evidence

Testimony in court of what the witness thinks, believes, or infers in regard to facts in dispute, as distinct from personal knowledge of the facts themselves.

Hearsay Evidence

Statements made outside of court that are offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted, which are generally inadmissible unless they fall under an exception to the hearsay rule.

Statement of Defence

A legal document filed in court by the defendant, outlining their defense against the claims made in a lawsuit.