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Question 1. Mention disadvantages of the IMF and the World Bank in their performance. Talk on at least 4 costs they impose on borrowing countries. Many observers feel they induce more harm than benefit.

Question 2. First, define fixed and flexible exchange rates. Second talk on advantages and disadvantages of both regimes.

Question 3. Explicate how the voting is determined at the IMF. What are the governing bodies?

Question 4. The US is created unequally in the International Financial System. Talk about that influence and from where it stems.

Question 5. Surveillance, capacity development and lending are the 3 functions of the IMF. Discuss

Question 6. Elaborate on how the 2 international organizations receive their money

Question 7. You need to compare the two periods in terms of status of exchange rate regimes, trade flow restrictions and capital flow restrictions. Ascertain that you include the "beggar thy neighbor policies" or competitive devaluations of Joan Robinson.

Question 8. The period between 1945 and 1973 is known as the "gold exchange system." What were the key features of the system then, and why did it fail?
a. The IFS has evolved in the last 20 years. Elaborate on how it functions now and contrast it with the 1945 to 1973 era

Question 9. The World Bank group includes five sub organizations. Describe each one.

Question 10. How do competitiveness and income affect imports and exports

Question 11. Those institutions mentioned have a supplementary function to the IMF. What do they do exactly and how do they support the IMF and the World Bank?

Question 12. Expound on the benefits the 2 organizations have to international payments and adjustment.