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Which country is the largest exporter in the world?
Which country is the largest exporter in the world?
What was the result of the reforms introduced by Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev in the mid-1980s?
What was the result of the reforms introduced by Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev in the mid-1980s?
What is the impact of China's rise on U.S. consumers and workers?
What is the impact of China's rise on U.S. consumers and workers?
Why did socialist and communist economies decline in the 1970s and 1980s?
Why did socialist and communist economies decline in the 1970s and 1980s?
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What is the result of the transition to market-oriented economies in China, India, Brazil, and Russia?
What is the result of the transition to market-oriented economies in China, India, Brazil, and Russia?
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What is the significance of the rising powers of China, India, Brazil, and Russia?
What is the significance of the rising powers of China, India, Brazil, and Russia?
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What was Brazil's perception in the Latin American region in 1998?
What was Brazil's perception in the Latin American region in 1998?
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What was a major criticism of the U.S. and EU's trade practices by Brazil and other emerging countries?
What was a major criticism of the U.S. and EU's trade practices by Brazil and other emerging countries?
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What was a major economic achievement of Lula's administration?
What was a major economic achievement of Lula's administration?
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What was a major obstacle to further economic development in Brazil?
What was a major obstacle to further economic development in Brazil?
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What was a consequence of the production of biofuels in Brazil?
What was a consequence of the production of biofuels in Brazil?
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What was the main reason behind Brazil's economic boom in the 1960s-1970s?
What was the main reason behind Brazil's economic boom in the 1960s-1970s?
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Where was Brazil's capital established in 1822?
Where was Brazil's capital established in 1822?
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What has been a persistent problem in Russia's economy?
What has been a persistent problem in Russia's economy?
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What has been a consequence of Russia's lack of economic diversification?
What has been a consequence of Russia's lack of economic diversification?
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What was the significance of Fernando Henrique Cardoso's 'Real Plan'?
What was the significance of Fernando Henrique Cardoso's 'Real Plan'?
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What helped keep Brazil's exports up despite the global recession in 2008?
What helped keep Brazil's exports up despite the global recession in 2008?
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What has been a persistent issue in Brazil despite its economic growth?
What has been a persistent issue in Brazil despite its economic growth?
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What was the primary role of India during the British Raj?
What was the primary role of India during the British Raj?
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What was the focus of India's 'Green Revolution'?
What was the focus of India's 'Green Revolution'?
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What event in the 1980s marked a significant shift in India's economic policy?
What event in the 1980s marked a significant shift in India's economic policy?
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What was the primary reason for India's borrowing of $6 billion from the IMF?
What was the primary reason for India's borrowing of $6 billion from the IMF?
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What is a consequence of India's economic reforms?
What is a consequence of India's economic reforms?
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What is a challenge that India still needs to address?
What is a challenge that India still needs to address?
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What is a characteristic of China's economy after Deng Xiaoping's reforms?
What is a characteristic of China's economy after Deng Xiaoping's reforms?
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What is a result of Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms in China?
What is a result of Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms in China?
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What is a similarity between China and India's economic development?
What is a similarity between China and India's economic development?
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