The International Monetary Fund (IMF)has been called a global “lender of last resort.”Judging from what you read in this chapter, the most likely reason for that label is that the IMF ______.
a. offers emergency funding to governments that run into trouble meeting debt obligations
b. provides loans on very stringent terms, so borrowers prefer seeking financing on the private market
c. supports national-level central banks through currency reserves
d. is ultimately controlled by its largest contributors, principally the United States
a. offers emergency funding to governments that run into trouble meeting debt obligations
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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