In the video Susan George refers to the World Bank, IMF & WTO as the “terrible triplets” and the “World Ministry of Trade and Finance” since, in her opinion, they dictate to poor and weak countries and operate in the interests of rich nations at the expense of the poor. Do you agree with her views? Explain why or why not, using one real world country example in the case of each International Economic Institution. [i.e. a total of 3 supporting examples should be provided with your response] LInk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ952ba75Yk

In the video Susan George refers to the World Bank, IMF & WTO as the “terrible triplets” and the “World Ministry of Trade and Finance” since, in her opinion, they dictate to poor and weak countries and operate in the interests of rich nations at the expense of the poor. Do you agree with her views? Explain why or why not, using one real world country example in the case of each International Economic Institution. [i.e. a total of 3 supporting examples should be provided with your response] LInk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ952ba75Yk

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter20: The Global Economy

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