The IMF and Fiscal Deficits: A Critical Examination
Explore the IMF's role in shaping global economic policy and the impact of its prescriptions on developing countries.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF and the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997
The IMF's 1997 response to the Asian financial crisis led to widespread poverty, social unrest, and criticism for exacerbating rather than alleviating the crisis.
The Rise of the Washington Consensus: A Study in Financial Globalization
The rise of the Washington Consensus in 1970s marked significant shift towards market liberalization, fiscal discipline, and structural adjustment programs under IMF & World Bank.
The Bretton Woods System: A New Financial Architecture for the Post-War World
Learn about the Bretton Woods System, a new financial architecture created in 1944 to promote free trade, fixed exchange rates, and controlled capital movements after World War II.
Argentina's Debt Crisis: A Century-Long Struggle
Explore Argentina's century-long struggle to manage its external debt, examining key events, figures, and mechanisms that have shaped the country's financial woes.
The Evolution of Modern Finance: A Historical Analysis
Explore the history of modern finance, from the gold standard to globalization, and understand its complex impact on global economic stability.