Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund and of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Washington, 27th December, 1945
- SIGNED
- London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1946
London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1946. First Edition. Very good. Original printed wrappers with some rubbing, small tear and splits, ex-libris Stuart House, Cambridge University on rear wrapper, else very good. 55pp. The British government's official publication combining both foundational Bretton Woods charters - the Articles of Agreement for both the IMF and World Bank. Published to announce the formal establishment of both institutions following the December 27, 1945 ratification threshold when sufficient member countries had accepted the agreements.
This combined publication reflects the British perspective on the dual institutional framework emerging from Bretton Woods. While Britain had advocated for Keynes's more ambitious proposals during the 1944 conference, this document represents their formal acceptance of the American-dominated system that ultimately prevailed.
This combined publication reflects the British perspective on the dual institutional framework emerging from Bretton Woods. While Britain had advocated for Keynes's more ambitious proposals during the 1944 conference, this document represents their formal acceptance of the American-dominated system that ultimately prevailed.