David Anthony, chief economist for the Latin American Department and the director of the Country-Risk area of The Economist Intelligence Unit, told El Caribe’s reporters that the Dominican Republic would have a liquidity crisis if it does not sign with the IMF within two months. According to Anthony, he cannot see an end to the crisis created by the failure of Baninter. The country’s image has been damaged by the scandal. Regarding foreign investors, the economist says that emerging nations need to generate confidence, keep their hands clean, and function well, with transparency. Anthony said that transparency is first and foremost to regain the public’s confidence.