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This case points out the economic impact of political disturbance in Country U and International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) role in reestablishing the stability. The president of Country U has restricted on the trade deals with the Country E’s union to strengthen political ties with Country R. Later, the civil war has led to an economic collapse.
IMF has offered two loans to Country U for creating economic stability in 2014 and 2015. Even additional supports from Country US and Country E’s union was expected to promote
To discuss: The situations when the IMF discontinues its loan program to Country U.
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