What’s the initial mass function IMF?

The initial mass function (IMF) calculates the range of masses for stars formed from gas condensation in space, with low-mass stars being more common. The IMF predicts that most stars are 0.9 solar masses or less, while less than 1% are between 8 and 120 solar masses. Despite varying conditions, the same distribution of stellar […]

What’s the IMF: International Monetary Fund?

The International Monetary Fund or IMF is a US-based organization that promotes a healthy global economy and has 190 member states. It provides loans to struggling countries and facilitates currency exchange and international trade. However, its conditionalities have been criticized for being exploitative and dictating national policy.   Nearly every country in the world is […]

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