What IMF Programs Actually Do (Mechanically)
An IMF program does three immediate things:
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Prevents near-term default
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Stabilizes FX reserves
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Signals external backstop
That alone changes risk perception overnight.
It does not:
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Fix exports
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Improve governance
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Raise productivity
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Increase long-term earnings
Markets know this.
They still rally—because survival comes before growth.
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