Rhetorical Hypocrisy and Ideological Rigidity at the IMF

Writer: Salma Hussein

In “Rhetorical Hypocrisy and Ideological Rigidity at the IMF,” Salma Hussein exposes the gap between the Fund’s progressive rhetoric and its regressive practices. Through Egypt’s experience—echoed across the Arab region—she shows how IMF programs, disguised as reforms, deepen inequality, fuel inflation, and serve entrenched elites. The article dismantles the illusion of “inclusive growth,” revealing an institution trapped in its own dogma and double standards.

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