The purpose of the IMF is to:

A. provide developing countries with short-term loans and technical assistance.
B. determine monetary and fiscal policy in developing countries.
C. determine exchange rates for developing countries.
D. buy and sell the currencies of developing countries in order to stabilize their value.


Answer: A

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