The World Bank counters that it's a development institution whose goal is to reduce poverty by promoting sustainable economic growth in its client countries. Development is about putting all the component parts in place - balanced economic and social programs, according to the World Bank. I think that people are worried about the future. The IMF believes that, in general, taxes and regulations on trade between all countries should be kept to a minimum or eliminated. Evan's concerns about the IMF center around free trade.
Free trade means that countries that produce goods for the least amount of money succeed.
The cost of things like minimum wage laws and environmental regulations have to be met by governments and businesses. Evan says the free trade system will reward countries where factory workers earn very little money or governments fail to enforce environmental protections. Those who favor free trade say it is the best basis for an international market economy. They say it's the most efficient way to bring together buyers and sellers. Late last year, activists protested in Seattle against the policies of the World Trade Organization, another international group which supports free trade.