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c0205847

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Compare and contrast the roles of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in financing development?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

All of the following are considered more developed regions EXCEPT
 
  A) Southwest Asia and North Africa.
  B) North America.
  C) Australia and New Zealand.
  D) Europe.
  E) Western Europe.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Varies but should speak to the differences in focus. IMF policies typically focus on Balance of Payments issues and conditions that would threaten international trade, while the World Bank provides loans for local development, such as infrastructure projects or reform public institutions. Sources of funds come from different sources.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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