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Which component of economic power refers to the ability to produce goods and services?
Which component of economic power refers to the ability to produce goods and services?
What term describes the targeted restrictions on countries or individuals, often including trade embargoes?
What term describes the targeted restrictions on countries or individuals, often including trade embargoes?
Which geoeconomic instrument includes tariffs and quotas?
Which geoeconomic instrument includes tariffs and quotas?
Techno-nationalism is primarily focused on achieving what?
Techno-nationalism is primarily focused on achieving what?
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What is 'friend-shoring' aiming to achieve?
What is 'friend-shoring' aiming to achieve?
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Which element of techno-nationalism includes government-backed research programs?
Which element of techno-nationalism includes government-backed research programs?
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What is a crucial goal of investment policies in the context of economic power?
What is a crucial goal of investment policies in the context of economic power?
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Which component of economic power involves control over currency and banking systems?
Which component of economic power involves control over currency and banking systems?
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What does a country seek to achieve through financial and monetary policy?
What does a country seek to achieve through financial and monetary policy?
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China's 'Made in China 2025' initiative is an example of which concept?
China's 'Made in China 2025' initiative is an example of which concept?
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What is the primary economic model associated with the Washington Consensus?
What is the primary economic model associated with the Washington Consensus?
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Which of the following is a key principle of the Beijing Consensus?
Which of the following is a key principle of the Beijing Consensus?
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What is a significant challenge to the European Union's strategic autonomy?
What is a significant challenge to the European Union's strategic autonomy?
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In what area does the EU seek to reduce reliance on global powers as part of its strategic autonomy?
In what area does the EU seek to reduce reliance on global powers as part of its strategic autonomy?
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What role does a government have when it acts as a subsidizer?
What role does a government have when it acts as a subsidizer?
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Which of the following accurately characterizes the EU's approach to trade and economy within the context of strategic autonomy?
Which of the following accurately characterizes the EU's approach to trade and economy within the context of strategic autonomy?
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What is a major principle of the Washington Consensus regarding government intervention in the economy?
What is a major principle of the Washington Consensus regarding government intervention in the economy?
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Which of the following statements about the roles of government toward business is true for the regulator role?
Which of the following statements about the roles of government toward business is true for the regulator role?
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How does the Beijing Consensus differ in approach from the Washington Consensus?
How does the Beijing Consensus differ in approach from the Washington Consensus?
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Which of the following best describes the global influence of the Washington Consensus?
Which of the following best describes the global influence of the Washington Consensus?
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Study Notes
Economic Power Components
- Economic power is divided into three main components: production capacity, financial power, and trade power.
- Production Capacity: The ability of a country to produce goods and services, measured by GDP, industrial output, and technological advancement.
- Financial Power: Control over currency, banking systems, and capital markets, enabling a country to influence global trade through financial systems like the US dollar.
- Trade Power: The ability to control and influence global trade routes and agreements, including export capabilities, trade agreements, and membership in trade organizations.
Geoeconomic Instruments
- Geoeconomic instruments are tools a country uses to influence global trade.
- Trade Policy: Tariffs, quotas, export controls, trade agreements (e.g., WTO rules), and trade partnerships.
- Investment Policy: Regulations on foreign direct investment (FDI) and screening investments for national security concerns.
- Economic Sanctions: Targeted restrictions on countries, companies, or individuals, including asset freezes, trade embargoes, and travel bans.
- Economic/Military Assistance: Financial aid, loans, and grants to allies, along with military aid and defense cooperation.
- Financial and Monetary Policy: Currency manipulation, monetary aid, and interest rate setting, often using international institutions like the IMF or World Bank.
Techno-Nationalism
- Techno-nationalism is a national strategy aimed at achieving technological independence and supremacy, balancing economic development with national security.
Friend-Shoring
- Friend-shoring is relocating supply chains to countries with shared values or trusted relationships.
- The goals include reducing dependence on geopolitical rivals and strengthening economic ties with allies.
Washington Consensus vs. Beijing Consensus
- Washington Consensus promotes free trade, open markets, and reduced government intervention (US-backed, IMF, World Bank).
- Beijing Consensus emphasizes long-term economic growth through technological innovation and infrastructure projects (China-led).
European Strategic Autonomy
- European Strategic Autonomy is the EU's ability to act independently in defense, technology, and trade without relying on global powers.
- This involves reducing dependence on NATO and US security guarantees.
Roles of Government Toward Business
- Subsidizer: Government financial aid to essential industries (e.g., South Korea's support for tech and automotive).
- Regulator: Enacting policies to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolies (e.g., EU antitrust actions against tech giants).
- Rule-Setter: Establishing rules and regulations for businesses, including labor laws, environmental standards, and market regulations (e.g., US regulations on data privacy).
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Explore the essential components of economic power, including production capacity, financial power, and trade power. This quiz also delves into geoeconomic instruments like trade and investment policies that influence global trade dynamics.
