JAMB Economics 1995 Question 50

Question 50

International Economic Organisations

The primary objective of all international economic organizations is to

  1. A.ensure that third world countries get a better share of the world's resources
  2. B.promote international economic co-operation for the mutual benefit of all members
  3. C.enforce structural adjustment programmes on less developed countries
  4. D.encourage exports from the developed to the less developed countries.
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Answer: B (promote international economic co-operation for the mutual benefit of all members)

Explanation

Bodies such as the IMF, World Bank and ECOWAS exist to promote economic co-operation that benefits all their members.