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What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve in the USA?
What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve in the USA?
- To regulate trade agreements
- To set foreign policy
- To determine monetary policy (correct)
- To control fiscal policy
Which country is the most dependent trading partner of the USA?
Which country is the most dependent trading partner of the USA?
- Mexico
- China (correct)
- Canada
- Germany
How does the US dollar primarily influence global trade?
How does the US dollar primarily influence global trade?
- It increases its value through limited use
- It is used in most of the world's transactions (correct)
- It is rarely used in international transactions
- It is only used in trade with Europe
What is the biggest technological challenge facing the USA?
What is the biggest technological challenge facing the USA?
Which of the following statements best describes the USA's trade relationships?
Which of the following statements best describes the USA's trade relationships?
What are the two most important ways to determine the value of a currency?
What are the two most important ways to determine the value of a currency?
Why is the World Trade Organization (WTO) important for the USA?
Why is the World Trade Organization (WTO) important for the USA?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Bank?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Bank?
What is the primary economic system utilized in the global economic architecture?
What is the primary economic system utilized in the global economic architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a main principle of capitalism as described in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a main principle of capitalism as described in the content?
How does the USA impact the global economic architecture?
How does the USA impact the global economic architecture?
What limits the potential for opening more markets within the capitalist framework?
What limits the potential for opening more markets within the capitalist framework?
Which country is recognized as the most influential in shaping the global economic model?
Which country is recognized as the most influential in shaping the global economic model?
What is a significant consequence of the USA's approach to foreign policy in relation to its economic values?
What is a significant consequence of the USA's approach to foreign policy in relation to its economic values?
Which institution serves as the 'bank of last resort' within the global economic system?
Which institution serves as the 'bank of last resort' within the global economic system?
How does China's approach to the global economic system differ from that of the USA?
How does China's approach to the global economic system differ from that of the USA?
What is a potential disadvantage of small economies opening their markets?
What is a potential disadvantage of small economies opening their markets?
What do structural adjustments typically involve?
What do structural adjustments typically involve?
How is China’s economic system characterized?
How is China’s economic system characterized?
Which role does India play in the global economy?
Which role does India play in the global economy?
What impact does the increasing influence of China have on the USA?
What impact does the increasing influence of China have on the USA?
Why is India considered a potential future leader in controlling global economic rules?
Why is India considered a potential future leader in controlling global economic rules?
What is a unique characteristic of India’s economic development?
What is a unique characteristic of India’s economic development?
What is a key reason for understanding the history and values of the USA?
What is a key reason for understanding the history and values of the USA?
What risk is associated with the absence of democracy in China's economic model?
What risk is associated with the absence of democracy in China's economic model?
How does the military strength of the USA impact the global economy?
How does the military strength of the USA impact the global economy?
What role does the USA play in international trade?
What role does the USA play in international trade?
Which natural resource does the USA focus on to contribute to the global economy?
Which natural resource does the USA focus on to contribute to the global economy?
What is the role of the US President regarding war?
What is the role of the US President regarding war?
What impact does fracking have on the USA's energy independence?
What impact does fracking have on the USA's energy independence?
Why is technology critical for the USA in terms of competitiveness?
Why is technology critical for the USA in terms of competitiveness?
Which aspect of international policy did Trump's election significantly change?
Which aspect of international policy did Trump's election significantly change?
What was a key feature of Trump's economic policy?
What was a key feature of Trump's economic policy?
Which country is mentioned as producing the largest percentage of oil?
Which country is mentioned as producing the largest percentage of oil?
What is a result of China's focus on reducing gas and oil extraction?
What is a result of China's focus on reducing gas and oil extraction?
What impact did Trump's policies have on healthcare in the US?
What impact did Trump's policies have on healthcare in the US?
How did Trump's election influence US policies in the Middle East?
How did Trump's election influence US policies in the Middle East?
What was one consequence of Trump's trade policies?
What was one consequence of Trump's trade policies?
What role does the US dollar play in the global economy?
What role does the US dollar play in the global economy?
What was a potential economic effect of Trump's protectionist policies?
What was a potential economic effect of Trump's protectionist policies?
What significant change did Trump's administration propose regarding corporate taxes?
What significant change did Trump's administration propose regarding corporate taxes?
Which aspect underscores the USA's hegemonic power in the global economic order?
Which aspect underscores the USA's hegemonic power in the global economic order?
What military aspect contributes to the USA's global economic relevance?
What military aspect contributes to the USA's global economic relevance?
Which resources significantly contribute to the USA's self-sufficiency?
Which resources significantly contribute to the USA's self-sufficiency?
What is a primary reason for the USA's influence over the global economic institutions?
What is a primary reason for the USA's influence over the global economic institutions?
Which statement best describes India's position in the global technological sector?
Which statement best describes India's position in the global technological sector?
Which factor is NOT a reason for the USA's economic dominance?
Which factor is NOT a reason for the USA's economic dominance?
Which natural resource is mentioned as a significant dependency for the USA?
Which natural resource is mentioned as a significant dependency for the USA?
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Study Notes
Global Governance System
- The actors controlling the global governance system are important because their actions influence everyone.
- Geopolitics and geo-economy have significant control over the world.
Main Actors
- USA: A dominant force in governance, representing liberalism and a hegemonic power economically, socially, and politically.
- China: Plays a significant role with a system of governance based on capitalism where the government exerts strong control over trade. Also growing rapidly with technological development, a large market share, and significant soft power.
- India: A large, densely populated nation with a developing market, rapid technological growth, English fluency, and soft power.
Most Significant Actor
- The USA is the most significant actor as it controls many institutions and holds a position of influence economically, socially, and politically.
Impact of US Influence
- American perspectives and actions heavily influence global governance and daily life, creating a world heavily shaped by American actions.
Main Challenger
- China is the primary challenger to US hegemony.
- The rivalry is primarily centered on technology, economics, and currency.
Economic and Financial System
- The global economic architecture is based on capitalism and neoliberalism, evolving with changing circumstances;
- The main principles are free markets, democracy, limited government intervention, and market adjustments based on supply and demand.
Impact of the US Values and Interests
- USA's values and interests influence, shape, and guide the global economic architecture based on neoliberal capitalism.
- The USA establishes norms and rules in the game of global governance.
Importance of USA in terms of Natural Resources
- The USA is self-sufficient in oil, gas, coal, and minerals, impacting global economy through exports to other countries where these resources are less available.
Global Economic Architecture
- The architecture is controlled heavily by the USA, including the rules of the game and economic norms.
- The USD's dominance is a significant influential factor in global trade, with many international transactions conducted in US dollars.
Biggest Challenges for USA
- China is challenging the US's dominance in the production of microchips.
- The USA has to focus more on innovation and investment within this high-demand sector.
USA's Economic influence and partnerships
- A major US partner's role is exemplified in its strong influence and partnerships within the global economy.
Trump's Policies' Consequences
- Trump's policies concerning trade with other countries might result in a decrease in global trade, especially concerning countries that primarily trade with the US.
- The policies might also cause a deglobalization period, impacting the financial world.
Influence in the Global Economy
- The USA uses various tools and institutions to shape the global economic order, including military strength, economic collaborations, and established trading relationships.
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This quiz explores the dynamics of the global governance system, focusing on key actors such as the USA, China, and India. Assess how these nations influence geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes and understand their roles in international relations. Test your knowledge on their impacts and significance in the global context.
