CAIE A-Level Economics 11.5.7 World Bank

CAIE A-Level Economics 11.5.7 World Bank
Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics 9708 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise identifying World Bank finance for infrastructure and long-term development and distinguishing it from IMF support for short-term balance-of-payments difficulties.

How this is tested

  • identify low-interest infrastructure and development lending as a central World Bank role
  • distinguish World Bank project finance from IMF short-term balance-of-payments assistance

Question 28

[Maximum number: 1]

What is the main role of the World Bank?

A

to ensure that exchange rate systems are working efficiently

B

to help countries enter international markets where trade barriers exist

C

to offer short-term assistance to countries with balance of payments problems

D

to provide low-interest loans to developing countries for infrastructure projects