A new survey of countries around the globe has found what it calls "remarkably strong" support for globalization, the increased integration and openness of the global economy. It also says that, while many support the trend, they also think trade harms the environment and threatens jobs.

Worries about exchange rate misalignments and trade imbalances will be at the forefront when world finance officials meet April 13-15 in Washington at the International Monetary Fund. VOA's Barry Wood has this preview of the meetings.