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American in the Shadows; Harry Dexter White and the Design of the International Monetary Fund
Boughton, James M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
Two economists designed the main features of the charter of the IMF during World War II: John Maynard Keynes and Harry …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768807
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The IMF'S Role in Low-Income Countries; Issues and Challenges
Lombardi, Domenico - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599367
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Why White, Not Keynes? Inventing the Post-War International Monetary System
Boughton, James M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
The international monetary system is largely the product of negotiations during World War II between U.S. and U.K. officials, led respectively by Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes. The design of the system, especially the International Monetary Fund, reflects the U.S. plan much more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005604817
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The IMF and the force of History; Ten Events and Ten Ideas that Have Shaped the Institution
Boughton, James M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
shaped by their economics training and their nationalities. After the IMF began functioning as an institution, its evolution …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005604900
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The Debate on the International Monetary System
Lago, Isabelle Mateos y; Duttagupta, Rupa; Goyal, Rishi - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790468