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What is the primary purpose of international financial institutions?
What is the primary purpose of international financial institutions?
- To facilitate military alliances
- To provide monetary assistance to developing countries (correct)
- To enforce trade regulations globally
- To promote cultural convergence among nations
How does market integration impact the flow of economic activities?
How does market integration impact the flow of economic activities?
- By restricting trade between nations
- By creating barriers to foreign investment
- By enhancing the movement of goods and services across borders (correct)
- By increasing taxes on international trade
What characterizes the global interstate system?
What characterizes the global interstate system?
- It establishes a political framework for nations to negotiate interests. (correct)
- It focuses exclusively on humanitarian efforts.
- It is based solely on economic interactions among countries.
- It allows total autonomy for nation-states without any cooperation.
What factors influence contemporary global governance?
What factors influence contemporary global governance?
Which aspect is NOT considered a characteristic of globalization?
Which aspect is NOT considered a characteristic of globalization?
What is the primary function of International Financial Institutions (IFIs)?
What is the primary function of International Financial Institutions (IFIs)?
What is a common criticism of IFIs regarding their loans?
What is a common criticism of IFIs regarding their loans?
Which of the following best describes internationalism?
Which of the following best describes internationalism?
How does globalism conceptualize the movement of people, goods, and information?
How does globalism conceptualize the movement of people, goods, and information?
What potential risk occurs if host countries withdraw aid provided by IFIs?
What potential risk occurs if host countries withdraw aid provided by IFIs?
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Study Notes
The Global Economy
- The global economy drives interconnectedness across borders, shaping trade, production and finance
- Global trade liberalization, global value chains and financialization are core dynamics of the global economy
Market Integration
- It facilitates the flow of economic activities and connects global consumers, producers and investors
- Technological innovations, cultural convergence and divergence alongside income disparities affect market integration
The Global Interstate System
- This is the political framework for nation-states to interact and negotiate interests on a global stage
- Power dynamics, security challenges and the disparity between regionalism and globalism define this system
Contemporary Global Governance
- It represents collective efforts by states, international organizations and non-state actors to tackle transnational challenges and promote cooperation globally
- Multilateralism vs unilateralism, global commons, humanitarian intervention and the “responsibility to protect” are key elements of contemporary global governance
What is an International Financial Institution?
- Provides monetary assistance to developing countries
- Established by at least two host countries
- Goal is to build infrastructure, provide aid for natural disasters and support economic recovery
Some Famous IFIs
- The World Bank, The International Monetary Fund (IMF), The World Trade Organization (WTO) and The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Things to Remember about IFIs
- They are not charities and operate like banks—expecting repayments with interest
- Some argue IFIs place excessive conditions on loans, influencing countries' policies and priorities
Internationalism vs Globalism
- Internationalism is cooperation between nations in areas such as peace, environment and aid to developing countries
- Think of internationalism like a basketball team where members work together to win, despite having diverse backgrounds
- Globalism is an ideology advocating for free movement of people, goods and information across borders
- Globalism can be compared to a global supermarket where everyone can buy and sell without restrictions
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