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International
Monetary Fund
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Purpose:
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Site is an informational tool for the IMF to promote currency
exchange stability and economic growth.
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Content:
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Topical international news and information, country specific
economic information, members' IMF status, IMF fund rates, news releases, standards/codes,
publication search option.
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Why Is It Good?
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The information provided by the IMF enables you to get an
idea of whether a country is having financial trouble, based on loans and balance of payments. Only
useful for technically oriented information because it is very specific.
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Ease Of Use:
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Good - requires adobe acrobat.
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Who Runs It?
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IMF - International organization with 182 member countries.
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Cost?
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FREE
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University of Strathclyde Business Information Source on the Internet
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Purpose:
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Statistical, Economic, and Market Information
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Content:
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This page concentrates on different country statistics around
the world. Provides links to country sites, mostly UK sites.
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Why Is It Good?
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The information provided by the IMF enables you to get an
idea of whether a country is having financial trouble, based on loans and balance of payments. Only
useful for technically oriented information because it is very specific.
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Ease Of Use:
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Simple descriptions under links and many links to choose
from. Aimed toward professionals particularly in mind however business, people, students etc have
also said they find it useful.
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Who Runs It?
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Sheila Webber, professor at the University of Strathclyde.
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Cost?
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FREE
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