IMF Basics
What does IMF stand for
International Monetary Fund
How many member countries are in the IMF
191
Critics say IMF programs often cut spending on what?
Social services like education or healthcare
What conference formed the IMF?
Bretton Woods
What year was the IMF founded?
1944
Which region borrows most often from the IMF?
Developing countries
What’s one criticism of IMF’s “one-size-fits-all” policy?
What is the maximum money the IMF has, to lend to its members?
1 trillion USD
Where is the IMF headquarters located?
Washington, D.C. USA
Name a Caribbean country that has received IMF assistance
Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, St. Lucia
What metaphor can be used to describe the IMF as a controversial actor?
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Which nation is the biggest contributor to the IMF?
United States