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Good Samaritan or Bad: Research supports a more nuanced view of IMF reforms

A cause of protest in democracies, the IMF’s economic liberalization is welcome in autocracies

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Binghamton University

Journal

Socio-Economic Review

DOI

10.1093/ser/mwaf093

Method of Research

Data/statistical analysis

Subject of Research

Not applicable

Article Title

The role of IMF programs in aligning national economic policy with domestic preferences

Article Publication Date

26-Feb-2026

COI Statement

None Declared

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