Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 18 • GA-GSE World Geography B

What is a significant and widespread criticism of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

Answer

Many countries are so deeply in debt that they have no hope of ever repaying their loans.

These organizations are not making enough loans to alleviate poverty around the world.

Despite many health care programs, no significant gains in life expectancy have been made since the bank was founded.

These organizations have not stepped in to reduce payments when natural disasters occur.

Explanation

A major criticism of the World Bank and IMF is that their lending can leave some countries with unsustainable debt burdens. Critics argue that these countries may struggle to repay loans while also funding public services and development. Choice A describes this concern; the other choices do not state the commonly cited criticism as directly.

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