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What system contributed to the establishment of the 'golden age of controlled capitalism'?
What system contributed to the establishment of the 'golden age of controlled capitalism'?
Bretton Woods regime
Who was the architect of the Bretton Woods system?
Who was the architect of the Bretton Woods system?
John Maynard Keynes
What event led to the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
What event led to the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
President Richard Nixon abandoning the gold-based fixed rate system in 1971
What characterized the global economic instability in the 1970s following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
What characterized the global economic instability in the 1970s following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
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Who were the leaders of the neoliberal revolution against Keynesianism in the 1980s?
Who were the leaders of the neoliberal revolution against Keynesianism in the 1980s?
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Which two classical liberal philosophers are the roots of neoliberalism?
Which two classical liberal philosophers are the roots of neoliberalism?
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What did British sociologist Herbert Spencer add to the neoliberal doctrine?
What did British sociologist Herbert Spencer add to the neoliberal doctrine?
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What significant event further legitimized the budding neoliberal economic order?
What significant event further legitimized the budding neoliberal economic order?
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Name three developments related to economic globalization mentioned in the text.
Name three developments related to economic globalization mentioned in the text.
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What is the main goal of neoliberalism in terms of market regulation?
What is the main goal of neoliberalism in terms of market regulation?
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What was the main reason for the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
What was the main reason for the collapse of the Bretton Woods system?
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How did the Bretton Woods system contribute to the global North's class compromise?
How did the Bretton Woods system contribute to the global North's class compromise?
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What effect did the collapse of the Bretton Woods system have on economic competitiveness of US-based industries?
What effect did the collapse of the Bretton Woods system have on economic competitiveness of US-based industries?
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How did President Richard Nixon contribute to the demise of the Bretton Woods system?
How did President Richard Nixon contribute to the demise of the Bretton Woods system?
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What political approach did conservative parties advocate in the 1980s that led to election defeats for supporters of controlled capitalism?
What political approach did conservative parties advocate in the 1980s that led to election defeats for supporters of controlled capitalism?
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According to Adam Smith and David Ricardo, what did they view the market as?
According to Adam Smith and David Ricardo, what did they view the market as?
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What did Herbert Spencer add to the neoliberal doctrine based on social Darwinism?
What did Herbert Spencer add to the neoliberal doctrine based on social Darwinism?
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What event gave further legitimization to the budding neoliberal economic order?
What event gave further legitimization to the budding neoliberal economic order?
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Which aspect is NOT mentioned as a significant development related to economic globalization?
Which aspect is NOT mentioned as a significant development related to economic globalization?
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What was one advocated action by Adam Smith and David Ricardo to achieve efficient resource allocation?
What was one advocated action by Adam Smith and David Ricardo to achieve efficient resource allocation?
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