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What was the primary goal of the initiative supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America?
What was the primary goal of the initiative supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America?
- To reduce national trade barriers.
- To promote global free trade without restrictions.
- To standardize economic policies across all Latin American countries.
- To create an enlarged economic space for regional import substitution. (correct)
Which of the following was NOT identified as a potential benefit of liberalized intra-regional trade?
Which of the following was NOT identified as a potential benefit of liberalized intra-regional trade?
- Enhancement of investment opportunities.
- Stimulus to economic growth.
- Reduction in tariffs between countries. (correct)
- Increase in large economies of scale.
What does 'structural transformation' refer to in the context of regional cooperation among less developed countries?
What does 'structural transformation' refer to in the context of regional cooperation among less developed countries?
- Adopting similar currencies among participating countries.
- Formation of trade agreements with developed nations.
- Fundamental changes in production capabilities and investment focus. (correct)
- A slight adjustment of existing economic structures.
What role did Raúl Prebisch play in the initiative supported by the ECLA?
What role did Raúl Prebisch play in the initiative supported by the ECLA?
The rationale for regional cooperation and integration was primarily based on which of the following principles?
The rationale for regional cooperation and integration was primarily based on which of the following principles?
What was a significant factor influencing the debates about regionalism in the developing world?
What was a significant factor influencing the debates about regionalism in the developing world?
How did the European experience affect the studies of regional integration?
How did the European experience affect the studies of regional integration?
Which economic ideas significantly influenced discussions about regionalism in Latin America?
Which economic ideas significantly influenced discussions about regionalism in Latin America?
What was a major economic issue faced by Latin America during the 1930s?
What was a major economic issue faced by Latin America during the 1930s?
What was emphasized in the European debate on regional integration as opposed to the developing world?
What was emphasized in the European debate on regional integration as opposed to the developing world?
Which theorists are associated with the structuralist tradition of economic development discussed in the developing world?
Which theorists are associated with the structuralist tradition of economic development discussed in the developing world?
What concept was prioritized in the developing world's approach to regionalism compared to Europe?
What concept was prioritized in the developing world's approach to regionalism compared to Europe?
What effect did Breslin et al. (2002) suggest European integration had on the study of regionalism?
What effect did Breslin et al. (2002) suggest European integration had on the study of regionalism?
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Study Notes
European Integration as a Model
- European integration often serves as a reference point for understanding regional integration globally.
- Challenges arise in finding comparable cases to European regional integration due to varied definitions.
- The predominance of the European model influences contemporary studies on regionalism.
Regional Integration in Africa and Latin America
- Regionalism discussions in developing nations are intertwined with colonial histories and anti-colonial movements.
- Economic development quests in newly independent states are central to regionalism debates.
- Influential figures in the structuralist tradition include Gunnar Myrdal, Arthur Lewis, and Raúl Prebisch.
Key Concepts in Regionalism
- Development focus, state-led industrialization, and nation-building contrast sharply with European integration discussions.
- Emphasis on protectionism and import-substitution as strategies for economic growth in the developing world.
- The Latin American experience is characterized by trade challenges stemming from historical context, particularly the 1930s depression.
ECLA and Regional Economic Strategy
- The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA) promotes economic integration in the region.
- Raúl Prebisch was a pivotal figure in advocating for regional economic strategies to enhance import substitution.
- The vision included creating larger economic spaces to stimulate industrialization and investment through liberalized intra-regional trade and regional protectionism.
Structural Transformation
- For less developed countries, incentives for regional cooperation stem from the need for structural transformation.
- Previous models focused on marginal changes within existing structures are deemed insufficient.
- The goal emphasizes enhancing productive capacities and fostering industrial growth as a pathway to economic development.
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