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What is one purpose of international standards like anti-corruption?
What is one purpose of international standards like anti-corruption?
- To foster isolationism in international relations
- To promote tax evasion strategies
- To facilitate corporate monopolies
- To build trust and stability in the global economy (correct)
Which of the following is essential for improving corporate governance?
Which of the following is essential for improving corporate governance?
- Limiting shareholder rights
- Encouraging tax fraud practices
- Increasing secrecy in business operations
- Implementing transparency initiatives (correct)
How do international standards aim to address negative spillover effects from national economic policies?
How do international standards aim to address negative spillover effects from national economic policies?
- By encouraging tax evasion
- By promoting competition among nations
- By reducing regulations on capital flows
- By enhancing international cooperation (correct)
What does tax transparency help to achieve in the context of the global economy?
What does tax transparency help to achieve in the context of the global economy?
Which component is not mentioned as part of promoting stability in the global economy?
Which component is not mentioned as part of promoting stability in the global economy?
What was the primary purpose of colonies for Spain and France?
What was the primary purpose of colonies for Spain and France?
What economic policy did Germany and France adopt after the U.S. Civil War?
What economic policy did Germany and France adopt after the U.S. Civil War?
What was the impact of U.S. protectionist policies after the Civil War?
What was the impact of U.S. protectionist policies after the Civil War?
How many products did the U.S. raise tariffs on during this protectionist phase?
How many products did the U.S. raise tariffs on during this protectionist phase?
What was a consequence of the protectionist policies adopted globally in the early 20th century?
What was a consequence of the protectionist policies adopted globally in the early 20th century?
What is the primary purpose of expansionary policies?
What is the primary purpose of expansionary policies?
In what situation would contradictory policies typically be implemented?
In what situation would contradictory policies typically be implemented?
What is a common effect of using expansionary policies?
What is a common effect of using expansionary policies?
Which of the following actions are characteristic of contradictory policies?
Which of the following actions are characteristic of contradictory policies?
What economic scenario would most likely lead to the implementation of expansionary policies?
What economic scenario would most likely lead to the implementation of expansionary policies?
Which scenario best represents a situation where contradictory policies should be employed?
Which scenario best represents a situation where contradictory policies should be employed?
What is a potential consequence if expansionary policies are applied when there is an inflation risk?
What is a potential consequence if expansionary policies are applied when there is an inflation risk?
What effect do contradictory policies have on consumer spending?
What effect do contradictory policies have on consumer spending?
What is the primary role of a wholesaler in the trade process?
What is the primary role of a wholesaler in the trade process?
Which type of trade is conducted within a country's borders?
Which type of trade is conducted within a country's borders?
What is the main function of an entrepot in trade?
What is the main function of an entrepot in trade?
What is the 'middle man' primarily responsible for in trade?
What is the 'middle man' primarily responsible for in trade?
Which of the following best describes retail trade?
Which of the following best describes retail trade?
What does the process of importing typically involve?
What does the process of importing typically involve?
Which category of trade primarily focuses on products sent outside of one's own country?
Which category of trade primarily focuses on products sent outside of one's own country?
What characterizes wholesale customers in the supply chain?
What characterizes wholesale customers in the supply chain?
What significant trade agreement was formed to promote trade among member states according to the content?
What significant trade agreement was formed to promote trade among member states according to the content?
Which of the following is an example of digital service mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is an example of digital service mentioned in the content?
What is one of the disadvantages of economic practices in digital spaces mentioned in the content?
What is one of the disadvantages of economic practices in digital spaces mentioned in the content?
Which of the following events in trade did the WTO remove tariffs in 2002?
Which of the following events in trade did the WTO remove tariffs in 2002?
What movement is associated with the idea of 'protecting' one's own country as mentioned in the content?
What movement is associated with the idea of 'protecting' one's own country as mentioned in the content?
Which of these innovations is NOT classified under the types of e-commerce mentioned?
Which of these innovations is NOT classified under the types of e-commerce mentioned?
What is a major benefit of digital economic practices according to the content?
What is a major benefit of digital economic practices according to the content?
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of COVID-19 on economic practices as mentioned?
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of COVID-19 on economic practices as mentioned?
When was the European Community (ECC) formed based on protective trade practices?
When was the European Community (ECC) formed based on protective trade practices?
What major economic shift occurred with the formation of the WTO?
What major economic shift occurred with the formation of the WTO?
Study Notes
Types of Policies
- Expansionary policies stimulate the economy by reducing spending or increasing taxes.
- Contradictory policies cool the economy by reducing spending or increasing taxes.
- Expansionary policies are used when there is an inflation risk.
- Contradictory policies are used when the economy grows rapidly.
International Standards
- Anti-corruption standards, corporate governance, and tax transparency help build trust and stability in the global economy.
- These standards help manage the impact of globalization by promoting policies that enhance international cooperation and prevent negative spillover effects from national economic policies.
Types of Trade
- Internal/National trade is conducted within a country's borders.
- Import trade involves products sent outside of the country.
- Wholesale trade is the "middle man" between retailers and producers; it's divided into regional, national, or local categories.
- Retail trade is the final step before the consumer.
- Entrepot trade involves importing to produce and then exporting to sell.
History of Protectionism
- Gold accumulation, Spanish and French colonies were used as raw materials markets, and colonies were unable to trade freely (1868-1870).
- The U.S. adopted protectionist policies after the Civil War to help the country grow (1870-1914).
- Germany and France adopted protectionism to shield their industries from British competition (1929-1938).
- The Great Depression caused a collapse in world trade, with the U.S. raising tariffs on 20,000 products.
- Protectionism prevents globalization and the rise of free trade.
- The European Common Market (ECC) was formed in 1947 as a common market promoting liberalization in Europe.
- The World Trade Organization (WTO), NAFTA, and other free trade agreements were created to reduce tariffs through negotiation and promote free trade among member states.
- Steel tariffs were removed by the WTO in 2002.
- Populist protectionism rose in 2016, with Trump implementing medical equipment tariffs and the UK initiating Brexit to "protect" their countries.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to renewed protectionist measures in 2020, including restrictions on medical equipment exports.
The Digital Economy
- The digital economy refers to economic practices conducted in digital spaces using the internet, cloud computing, and data analysis.
- Examples of digital economy activities include:
- E-commerce (Amazon and Mercado Libre)
- Digital services (Netflix and Spotify)
- Fintech (Mercado Pago, Clip, and PayPal)
- Benefits of the digital economy:
- More options and supply
- Maximizing profits
- New business models
- Disadvantages of the digital economy:
- Fewer local jobs
- Digital divide
- Privacy and security risks
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Test your knowledge on the various types of economic policies, including expansionary and contradictory strategies, and their impact on the economy. Additionally, explore different types of trade, such as internal, import, wholesale, and retail trade, and understand their roles in the global market.
