The answer is BAE Systems.
It has revealed it is in discussions to close a multi-billion pound arms
contract with Saudi Arabia, in spite of alleged war delinquencies by the Middle
Eastern kingdom using British-made weapons in war-torn Yemen. The
current contract is a five-year programme between BAE, the UK Government
and Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, BAE, which relies on the Saudi regime
for more than one fifth of its income gives training, support and advancements
for its Hawk aircraft. BAE also proclaimed it was trading in line with
expectations and its viewpoint for the year remained unaffected, with the
company predicted to register a 5-10 per cent rise in earnings.
An increase in the cost of factors of production
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1968 was one of the most turbulent years in America, many events happened in society and politics. During this period, America was at war in Vietnam but society’s opinion about the war shifted. This caused a crisis on the Democratic party because President Johnson lost approval which led to a dispute between Hubert Humphrey and Robert Kennedy.
People demanded Civil Rights and the end of the limitations imposed by the Black Codes. African Americans wanted the right to vote and to live an equal life at the same time society demanded the end of the Vietnam War. When Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated, riots spread around America.
These riots and protests against the Vietnam War and looking for Civil Rights were a reflection of political change around the world. The world faced a moment of social conflicts filled with popular rebellions. The main targets were the military and bureaucratic elites that invested in political repression. The Hippie movement also preached peace and love and another view of the world.
The purpose of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank is to promoted economic development. They do focus on macroeconomic issues.
Your answer is: A) To promote economic development
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