What is The World Bank?

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As a citizen of an increasingly interconnected world and as a person who wants to be aware of the social forces operating on their life, it's important to know who the key players in international economics and development are. At the top of the list: The World Bank. This "Investopedia" article gives straight facts on how the World Bank is set up, how it's run, whose leading it,as well as a brief outline of the pros and cons of its operation.