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When was the World Bank established?
When was the World Bank established?
- 1960
- 1950
- 1944 (correct)
- 1939
What is the main purpose of international non-profit agencies like regional development banks?
What is the main purpose of international non-profit agencies like regional development banks?
- To invest in luxury projects for high returns
- To promote economic development and finance productive projects (correct)
- To provide short-term loans for member countries
- To maximize profits for shareholders
Which statement accurately describes the World Bank's role?
Which statement accurately describes the World Bank's role?
- It provides long-term capital for reconstruction and development projects (correct)
- It only supports projects with guaranteed profitability
- It primarily focuses on short-term financing for member countries
- It promotes stock market investments in member countries
What is one of the purposes for setting up the World Bank?
What is one of the purposes for setting up the World Bank?
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What does the World Bank do to promote private foreign investment?
What does the World Bank do to promote private foreign investment?
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Which goal is NOT among the purposes for setting up the World Bank?
Which goal is NOT among the purposes for setting up the World Bank?
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What does the World Bank aim to maintain regarding international trade?
What does the World Bank aim to maintain regarding international trade?
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In what way does the World Bank conduct its operations?
In what way does the World Bank conduct its operations?
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What was one of the reasons for establishing the World Bank after World War II?
What was one of the reasons for establishing the World Bank after World War II?
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