16. Which one of the following statements about the World Bank is correct? * A. The World Bank provides gold for developing countries that want to go on the gold standard. * B. The World Bank provides military assistance to those nations interested in improving national defense. * C. The World Bank provides short-term loans to developing countries that are incurring balance of payments deficits. * D. The World Bank makes and guarantees loans for basic development projects such as the construction of dams, roads, and schools