Historical Events tagged with "Bretton Woods"
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IMF Commences Global Financial Operations
On March 1, 1947, the International Monetary Fund officially began its financial operations to stabilize global economies in the post-World War II era. The Fund was created to provide monetary cooperation, exchange rate stability, and to facilitate balanced growth of international trade. The establishment of the IMF was part of broader efforts to ensure financial stability and foster economic collaboration among nations recovering from the devastation of the war. This initial operation marked a significant step towards the creation of a cooperative international financial system.
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