The World Bank Primarily Engages in

question 110

Multiple Choice

The World Bank primarily engages in

• A) short-term lending aimed at helping developing nations repay debt accumulated in past years.
• B) short-term lending aimed at helping developing nations repay loans from the International Monetary Fund.
• C) long-term lending aimed at helping developing nations' governments and central banks keep exchange rates from varying.
• D) long-term lending aimed at helping developing nations' governments and businesses make investments that will contribute to economic growth.

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