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After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

understand the influence international organizations have on international businesses

explain the activities of the United Nations in the economic and social fields as well as those as a peacekeeper/peacemaker in the World's trouble spots

explain the three major parts of the World Bank: its regular loan window, its International Finance Corporation, and its International Development Association

explain the original and changed activities of the International Monetary Fund

understand the importance of the World Trade Organization to world business and trade

understand the European Union and how it affects business

understand the North American Free Trade Agreement and its impact on business

know about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development