IMF lending is conditional on a country's commitment to carry out an agreed program of economic policies. Unless that … interaction between the IMF and the borrower. …

Drawing on recent research, this study elaborates on the role of the IMF in support of its lowincome members, pointing … financial institution, an information provider, and a commitment device. The IMF assists low-income members through a range of … building. The study reviews the features of IMF policies towards its low-income membership and points to the main challenges to …

shaped by their economics training and their nationalities. After the IMF began functioning as an institution, its evolution …