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Read the article below from the SUNY Levin Institute and respond to the comprehension questions .

http://www.globalization101.org/why-is-the-imf-controversial/

Article Comprehension Questions :
a. What are three of the most important points the IMF is responsible for with Global Business? Explain in detail for each one.
b. Discuss all four aspects identified by critics who oppose the IMF. Do you agree/disagree, explain in detail.
c. List and describe the three views of the IMF by their opponents?
d. What is National Sovereignty? How does the IMF influence a nations sovereignty?

Read the Bloomberg article below and respond to the comprehension questions .

article is attached to the order

Article Comprehension Questions :
a. How much did politics play a role in the crisis facing Argentina? Why are the markets so violate based on an election?
b. In this class we talk about the negatives associated with globalization. How would you characterize the potential default of Argentina on the rest of the world?
c. Argentina experienced a default and corresponding recessions beginning in 1998-2002, and later in 2016. What policies are they following that continue to lead to a credit crisis?
d. What impact will their default have on FDI?

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What are the economic and political arguments for regional economic integration? Given these arguments, why don’t we see more substantial examples of integration in the world economy?

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