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“When in one area of the world the standard of living and the size of the middle class increases, it is going to have an effect elsewhere in the world as well.”

Quote by Christine Lagarde

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Christine Lagarde

Christine Lagarde, born on January 1, 1956, is an accomplished lawyer with a significant impact in the field of international finance. She served as the Minister of Finance for France and became the first female Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2011. more

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