University College London: IMF Loans Lead to Economic Harmony in Autocracies, But Not in Democracies
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
LONDON, England, March 20 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news:
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IMF loans lead to economic harmony in autocracies, but not in democracies
Citizens living in liberal democracies are far more likely to oppose economic liberalisation policies attached to IMF (International Monetary Fund) loans, while those in autocratic states tend to welcome them and embrace their reforms, finds new UCL research.
IMF finance o . . .
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IMF loans lead to economic harmony in autocracies, but not in democracies
Citizens living in liberal democracies are far more likely to oppose economic liberalisation policies attached to IMF (International Monetary Fund) loans, while those in autocratic states tend to welcome them and embrace their reforms, finds new UCL research.
IMF finance o . . .