Discussion

In the video: "How Do the WTO, World Bank, and IMF Work?" Susan George explains what the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are, and how they work. They operate in the interests of rich nations at the expense of the poor. She cautions against the current trend to privatize public services such as transport, health, and water. How Do the WTO, World Bank, and IMF Work?

Youtube Video: "How do the WTO, World Bank and IMF work?" (YouTube - 00:07:01) Describe some recent laws/ruling passed/implemented by either the WTO, World Bank, and IMF. What was the nature of the ruling, what country (s) were impacted and how? What has been the result both negative and positive?