VOICED: Acuerdos y diferencias en Hanover

Brazil announced its support to strengthen IMF funds for aiding the Eurozone, as stated by Angela Merkel and Dilma Rousseff. They emphasized the need for increased participation of emerging economies in IMF leadership. However, differences arose over monetary policy, with Rousseff criticizing developed countries for devaluing currencies, affecting Brazil's competitiveness. Merkel assured this was temporary but warned against protectionism, referencing Brazil's increased tariffs on imported vehicles.

What was Brazil's announced contribution to the IMF aimed at?

• Supporting the US economy

• Reducing global debt

• Strengthening the Eurozone

• Increasing trade with Europe

What did the G20 summit in Cannes agree upon regarding the IMF?

• To dissolve the IMF

• To increase the IMF's resources

• To focus solely on developed countries

• To decrease the IMF's influence

What reform allowed emerging countries to enhance their leadership in the IMF?

• Monetary reform

• Fiscal reform

• Environmental reform

• Trade reform

What was Rousseff's criticism of developed economies' monetary policies?

• They are increasing interest rates

• They are devaluing their currencies artificially

• They are reducing trade barriers

• They are investing too much in emerging markets

What was Merkel's response to the criticism of currency devaluation?

• It is a permanent measure

• It is a necessary measure

• It is a temporary measure

• It is an outdated measure