L1 Current Themes in Political Economy
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What has contributed to the heightened significance of private actors in the global economy?

  • Decreased government regulations worldwide
  • Reduction in trade tariffs
  • Globalization and interdependence of countries (correct)
  • Increased foreign aid to developing countries
  • Which event led to a renewed interest in the study of political economy in the 21st century?

  • The rise of the European Union
  • The 2008 Global Financial Crisis (correct)
  • The end of the Cold War
  • The fall of the Berlin Wall
  • What major challenge has recently emerged for the multilateral economic order?

  • The rise of social media influence on policies
  • The establishment of new trade zones
  • Disrupted relations with China (correct)
  • Increase in international labor laws
  • Which of the following issues is NOT typically associated with concerns in political economy?

    <p>Animal rights activism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question does International Political Economy seek to address?

    <p>Who gets what, when, and how?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the 1970s impact global economic stability?

    <p>It brought significant turbulence, including oil crises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted which aspect of the global economy?

    <p>The vulnerabilities of global supply chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of economic relations, what does the term 'North-South' typically refer to?

    <p>Economic disparities between developed and developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Current Themes in Political Economy

    • Interdependence of countries due to globalization - movement of people, finances, goods, and services
    • Rapid transmission of economic developments globally
    • Challenges to the multilateral economic order: strained relations with China, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and rising nationalism
    • Increased influence of private actors in the global economy

    Importance of Studying Political Economy

    • Period of relative stability after WWII, followed by economic recovery in Europe
    • The 1970s witnessed significant economic instability - oil crises, inflation, and the Vietnam War
    • Renewed interest in the global economy due to these turbulences
    • Focus on the influence of politics and power in global economic systems

    2008 Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact

    • Resurgence of interest in political economy after the crisis
    • Uneven economic recovery and rise of nationalist leaders caused concerns about globalism's future
    • COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the resilience and vulnerabilities of global supply chains

    Key Concerns of Political Economy

    • International trade and economic relations
    • East-West and North-South divides
    • Challenges faced by developing countries
    • Energy security and environmental issues
    • Labor conditions and gender equality

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    This quiz explores the interdependence of countries in the context of globalization, highlighting the rapid transmission of economic developments and the challenges faced by the multilateral economic order. It also examines the historical significance of political economy during pivotal events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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