International Political Institutions

What is the primary aim of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

• Regulating world trade

• Establishing trading links

Which organization has its own aid budget?

• United Nations (UN)

• European Union (EU)

The main aim of transnational organisations such as the UN, IMF, and World Bank is to:

• A) Control national governments
  

• B) Promote global co-operation and development

• C) Reduce international migration
  

• D) Support only developed nations

The United Nations was established to:

• A) Supervise global trade
  

• B) Provide emergency loans to rich nations
  

• C) Promote peace, human rights, and international co-operation
  

• D) Support privatisation in developing countries

Which of the following is not one of the UN’s official aims?

• A) Ensuring international peace and security
  

• B) Encouraging co-operation to resolve global problems
  

• C) Promoting free market privatisation
  

• D) Promoting human rights and freedoms

The Human Development Index (HDI) measures development using:

• A) GDP alone
  

• B) Life expectancy, education, and living standards
  

• C) Population growth and military spending
  

• D) Gender equality and political stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily focuses on:

• A) Promoting gender equality
  

• B) Providing humanitarian relief

• C) Regulating world trade disputes

• D)Maintaining global economic stability and lending during crises

According to Greenhill (2004), World Bank loans are often conditional upon:

• A) Adopting socialist economic policies
  

• B) Allowing state ownership of major industries
  

• C) Implementing privatisation and liberalisation reforms
  

• D) Increasing government subsidies for public services