1.  What is the World Bank's mission? (For information from their website, click here.)

2.  Why was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) established?  (For the website, click here.)

3.  Why are activist groups protesting against the World Bank and IMF?

4.  What 3 things do the protesters want the World Bank and IMF to do?

5.  Is destroying private property an effective way to protest?  Explain your answer.  How about disrupting traffic?

6.  Do you believe the accusations against the World Bank and IMF, or do you need more information to make an informed decision?  Remember to read up on both sides of the issue before making a decision. (In addition to the WB and IMF websites, check out the protester website: click here.)

7.  Will the companies targeted by the protesters change because of the protests?  Explain your answer.