What is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The International Monetary Fund
When was it formed?
in 1944
Where?
at the Bretton Woods Conference
by who?
Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes
How many member countries were there at that time
29
How many are there now
189
What is the acronym for this organization?
IMF
What is one of its goals
reconstructing the international payment system
What's another?
balancing of payments difficulties
How much money is in the fund
about $668 billion
Does it work to improve economies?
yes
Of which countries?
developing nations
Does it gather statistics?
yes
Where are its objectives stated?
in the Articles of Agreement
What kind of growth does it foster?
global growth