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"Research shows clearly that the policies prescribed by the IMF have, among other things, not produced strong or sustainable growth; opened countries, communities and families to new vulnerabilities; exacerbated inequalities, which puts a brake on growth, stresses political systems to the breaking point, and engenders new and powerful forms of criminality and social tension.
[[Bolivia]] has been a model student of such "reforms", and is now also a showcase for the contradictions and crisis these policies engender." [http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=52&ItemID=4359]
The IMF "supports the rapid conclusion of obscure deals made by un-transparent multinationals and unaccountable politicians, deals in which it is impossible for people to evaluate or have a choice." observes researcher Tom Kruse in LaPaz.[http://www.americas.org/News/Features/200310_Oct/Bolivia_Revolt/Bolivia_IMF_Kruse.htm]
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