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What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) regulate?
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
To promote international cooperation.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has 200 member countries.
False
What is the purpose of the World Bank?
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Which countries are part of the Group of Eight (G8)?
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What is the main focus of the Group of Twenty (G20)?
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What is OPEC an acronym for?
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What is the goal of the African Union (AU)?
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What type of organization is NATO?
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The European Union (EU) is the largest and most influential __________.
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What does NAFTA stand for?
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What is a supranational organization?
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Study Notes
Global Economic Organizations
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Regulates international trade through rules and agreements among member countries.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): Based in Washington, D.C.; consists of 189 member countries; promotes global monetary cooperation and financial stability, facilitates trade, fosters employment, and helps reduce global poverty.
- World Bank: Provides financial loans to developing nations for infrastructure and capital programs aimed at reducing poverty and supporting economic development.
International Groups and Alliances
- Group of Eight (G8): Consists of eight major industrialized nations—France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the US, Canada, and Russia (suspended); meets annually to discuss global economic and security issues.
- Group of Twenty (G20): Includes 20 major economies; focuses on international financial stability and addresses issues beyond the capacity of individual organizations, promoting high-level policy discussions.
Resource and Regional Organizations
- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): A body of 14 oil-exporting developing nations; aims to coordinate petroleum policies among members to ensure stable oil prices.
- African Union (AU): A union of 54 African countries that succeeded the Organisation of African Unity (OAU); seeks to enhance peace and unity across the continent.
Military and Security Alliances
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): A military alliance ensuring the security and freedom of its member states through collective defense based on shared democratic values.
Supranational Entities
- Supranational Organizations: Composed of three or more states; form associations for mutual benefits and collaborative goals beyond national interests.
- European Union (EU): The largest and most influential supranational entity; an economic and political union of 28 European countries based on law and democracy, offering a single market for its members.
Trade Agreements
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): A trade pact among Mexico, the United States, and Canada fostering free trade and economic integration among the three nations.
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Test your knowledge on major global economic organizations such as the WTO, IMF, and World Bank, as well as influential groups like the G8 and G20. Explore their roles in promoting trade, financial stability, and poverty reduction among member countries. This quiz covers essential information about international cooperation in economics.
