How the IMF Finances Itself and Why It Matters for the Global Economy  - Caribbean News Global

How the IMF finances itself and why it matters for the global economy  - Caribbean News Global

Countries can count their contributions to the IMF as their own reserve assets under a unique funding model that does not require budget appropriations or any other taxpayer support By Julie Kozack, Bernard Lauwers The IMF may be best known for lending to crisis-hit countries. But what about its own finances? How does it finance its critical functions and cover its operational expenses? Let’s remember that the IMF is not only a global financial …

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Countries can count their contributions to the IMF as their own reserve assets under a unique funding model that does not require budget appropriations or any other taxpayer support The IMF may be best known for lending to crisis-hit countries. But what about its own finances? How does it finance its critical functions and cover its operational expenses? Let’s remember that the IMF is not only a global financial firefighter. It also provides pol…