Title: Examine the role of various financial institutions in global trade administration.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade, Advanced (12056-II) > Section: Identifying Organizations and Agencies that Support Global Commerce

Examination should include the roles in global trade of

- the World Bank
- the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- the European Economic and Monetary Union
- the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).

Examination may also include sub-regional banks and multilateral banks that combine countries or operate continentally (e.g., Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank [AIIB], Inter-American Development Bank [IDB], Caribbean Development Band [CDB]).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the World Bank, IMF, and EXIM differ from one another?
- How does the World Bank affect international trade?
- How does the IMF affect international trade?
- How does EXIM assist U.S. businesses with their exporting needs?
- What are the main objectives of international financial agencies?
- What global development and trade benefits can nations achieve through these institutions?