The World Bank initially offered loans that helped European countries rebuild after WWII, the IMF focused on stabilizing the financial system with currencies pegged to the US dollar tied to gold, and GATT/WTO enhanced trade by removing business barriers and introducing common rules.
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“In its early years, the World Bank offered loans that helped European countries rebuild after the war. Meanwhile, the IMF focused on stabilizing the financial system... Then there was the general agreement on tariffs and trade... Its purpose was to enhance trade by removing business barriers and introducing common rules.”
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