IMF looking for extra cash to stem euro-crisis

EUObserver reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was seeking more money in January 2012 to help stem the eurozone crisis, with world growth forecasts slashed once more.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 19.1.12: IMF seeks $500 billion to boost bailout resources http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/imf-seeks-500-boost-bailout-resources-news-510237

IMF: Press Release, No.13, 2012 (17.1.12): Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Following Executive Board Discussion on the Adequacy of Fund Resources http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2012/pr1213.htm

ESO: Background information: Talismanic IMF ponders future role http://www.europeansources.info/record/talismanic-imf-ponders-future-role/

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