Discussion Post: International Financial Institutions: The IMF, world Bank and WTO
After completing the assigned readings and reading the lesson notes, prepare a post that addresses the following question.
Whom are IFIs, such as the IMF, World Bank, and WTO, accountable to? In preparing an answer to this question, analyze whose interests are represented through the work of these IFIs and some of the accountability challenges they face. Include your real life experiences.
Note: the objective is not to repeat and agree with one article in this forum; The best answers will be well-supported with citations from our readings and display critiques of key points. We should end up with a healthy debate.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference:
o Copelovitch, Mark S. 2010. "Master or Servant? Common Agency and the Political Economy of IMF Lending." International Studies Quarterly 54(1): 49-77.