What Is the IMF? | Council on Foreign Relations
Introduction Since its inception in July 1944, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has undergone considerable change as chief steward of...
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The U.S. Has Every Reason It Needs to Drop the Debt Ceiling—Both at Home and Abroad
Most governments go to great lengths to avoid default, even on their external debt (the debt owed to foreign creditors)....
