Which of the Following Is an Effect of the World

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of the World Bank's supposed neutral stance with regard to the power structure of a recipient country?

• A) Health and education receive the majority of investment funds.
• B) Loans are offered without regard to human rights issues.
• C) Funds are split equally between infrastructure investment and micro credit loans.
• D) Utilities are only invested in if the managing company is state owned.
• E) Virtually all loans are offered 'untied' to particular projects.

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

The existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society, often based on race, gender, wealth, or other factors.

Ascribed Statuses

Social positions individuals are born into, such as family background, race, and gender, which are involuntary and not achieved by personal effort or merit.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, status, or other criteria.

High Mobility

Refers to the ability of individuals, goods, or information to move or be moved quickly and easily within or across geographical, social, or digital spaces.