How the World Bank Is Run

The video provides an overview of the World Bank, its founding, and its purpose to stabilize currency exchange rates and rebuild Europe post-World War II. It explains the World Bank's financial structure, including its $400 billion portfolio, funding sources, and AAA credit rating. The video also distinguishes the World Bank from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), highlighting their different roles and functions, such as the World Bank's focus on infrastructure projects and the IMF's short-term financial assistance to countries in trouble.

What types of projects does the World Bank typically fund?

In what ways is the World Bank smaller than the IMF?