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the international monetary fund (imf) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. it does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. the imf is governed by and accountable to its member countries.

with 189 member countries, the world bank group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.

global trade - the world trade organization (wto) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. its main function is to ensure that global trade flows smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

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the bureau of labor statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.