How does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) compare with the World Bank?
A. The IMF works to balance international payments, whereas the World Bank works to balance national accounts.
B. The IMF coordinates international currency exchange and the balance of international payments, whereas the World Bank provides development loans to developing countries.
C. The IMF has states as members, whereas the World Bank has regional banks such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as members.
D. The IMF prefers the operation of multinational corporations across borders, whereas the World Bank prefers the operation of national companies across borders.
Answer: B
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