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What was a primary strategy advocated by supporters of the Washington Consensus?
What was a primary strategy advocated by supporters of the Washington Consensus?
- Increased government intervention in business
- Privatization of government-controlled services (correct)
- Expansion of tariffs to protect local industries
- Increase in public service funding
Which aspect of neoliberalism faced criticism during the global financial crises of 2007-2008?
Which aspect of neoliberalism faced criticism during the global financial crises of 2007-2008?
- Expansion of public services
- Minimal government spending policies (correct)
- Reduction of tariffs on imports
- Increased government regulation of the financial sector
What were banks doing to mitigate the risks associated with bad investments in housing during the financial crisis?
What were banks doing to mitigate the risks associated with bad investments in housing during the financial crisis?
- Offering loans with lower down payments
- Limiting the number of housing loans offered
- Pooling mortgage payments into mortgage-backed securities (correct)
- Increasing interest rates on new loans
How did the US government influence the financial services sector leading up to the financial crisis?
How did the US government influence the financial services sector leading up to the financial crisis?
What does neoliberalism primarily emphasize in economic policy?
What does neoliberalism primarily emphasize in economic policy?
During the rise of neoliberalism, which of the following was a major effect on developing countries?
During the rise of neoliberalism, which of the following was a major effect on developing countries?
What was a significant consequence of removing banking regulations in the 1980s?
What was a significant consequence of removing banking regulations in the 1980s?
Which of the following actions exemplified the notion of minimal government spending promoted by neoliberalism?
Which of the following actions exemplified the notion of minimal government spending promoted by neoliberalism?
What is the primary role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
What is the primary role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
What key feature characterized the Bretton Woods System?
What key feature characterized the Bretton Woods System?
In what year was the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) established?
In what year was the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) established?
Which institution was responsible for funding postwar reconstruction projects?
Which institution was responsible for funding postwar reconstruction projects?
What significant event led to the collapse of the Bretton Woods System?
What significant event led to the collapse of the Bretton Woods System?
What was a primary objective of GATT?
What was a primary objective of GATT?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of governments during economic slowdowns?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of governments during economic slowdowns?
What organization replaced GATT in 1995?
What organization replaced GATT in 1995?
What is the primary driver of national economies growing in today's world?
What is the primary driver of national economies growing in today's world?
Which organization is primarily associated with promoting trade liberalization?
Which organization is primarily associated with promoting trade liberalization?
What was the total global trade in goods reached post-COVID-19?
What was the total global trade in goods reached post-COVID-19?
Which country substantially increased its share in world exports from 4% in 2000 to 15% in 2021?
Which country substantially increased its share in world exports from 4% in 2000 to 15% in 2021?
As of 2021, what percentage of global exports did the United States contribute?
As of 2021, what percentage of global exports did the United States contribute?
What percentage of total imports of goods did China account for in 2021?
What percentage of total imports of goods did China account for in 2021?
What trend was noted for trade in services after the pandemic compared to global trade in goods?
What trend was noted for trade in services after the pandemic compared to global trade in goods?
What is a characteristic of economic globalization as noted in the content?
What is a characteristic of economic globalization as noted in the content?
What was a primary legal issue with the Rana Plaza building?
What was a primary legal issue with the Rana Plaza building?
What aspect of globalization do many writers mistakenly view as its entirety?
What aspect of globalization do many writers mistakenly view as its entirety?
How does globalization facilitate awareness of global cultures?
How does globalization facilitate awareness of global cultures?
What is one suggested way to make economic globalization more just?
What is one suggested way to make economic globalization more just?
What role do governments play in addressing the impacts of economic globalization?
What role do governments play in addressing the impacts of economic globalization?
What assumption did financial experts wrongly make regarding the likelihood of loan defaults?
What assumption did financial experts wrongly make regarding the likelihood of loan defaults?
What was one key factor that contributed to the collapse of MBSs during the financial crisis?
What was one key factor that contributed to the collapse of MBSs during the financial crisis?
Which impact did the crisis have on Iceland's banking system?
Which impact did the crisis have on Iceland's banking system?
What was a political consequence of the economic crises in Europe?
What was a political consequence of the economic crises in Europe?
How did the U.S. economy recover from the financial crisis compared to other countries?
How did the U.S. economy recover from the financial crisis compared to other countries?
What happened to home prices during the crisis that affected borrowers?
What happened to home prices during the crisis that affected borrowers?
Which of these characteristics defined sub-prime mortgages?
Which of these characteristics defined sub-prime mortgages?
What was the reaction of banks and investors to the surge of bad investments in MBSs?
What was the reaction of banks and investors to the surge of bad investments in MBSs?
Study Notes
Global Keynesianism and Economic Management
- Economies often require government intervention during downturns through capital injections to stimulate growth.
- Global Keynesianism emphasizes active government roles in managing economic spending.
Global Exchange Rate System
- The first system for controlling currency values between nations, maintaining exchange rates within a fixed range related to gold.
- Established the Bretton Woods System, creating two pivotal institutions:
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), now the World Bank, focused on funding postwar reconstruction and long-term development assistance.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) acts as a global safety net to avert debt crises.
- The Bretton Woods System collapsed between 1968 and 1973, following Nixon's suspension of the dollar's gold convertibility.
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
- Established in 1947 to promote global economic integration by reducing tariffs and trade barriers.
- Transformed into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
Neoliberalism and Economic Policies
- Emerged between the 1940s and 1970s advocating for deregulation, reduced government spending, and minimal interventions.
- Washington Consensus represents a neoliberal strategy pushed by major global financial institutions during the 1980s to early 2000s, emphasizing:
- Significant cuts in government spending to curb debt.
- Privatization of essential services.
- Encouragement for developing nations to lower tariffs.
Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008
- Resulted from deregulation and poor investment practices following neoliberal policies.
- Banks increasingly issued sub-prime mortgages to borrowers with questionable credit.
- Unsustainable mortgage practices created a bubble that burst when housing prices plateaued in 2007.
- The collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 marked a significant financial crisis, leading to a worldwide economic downturn.
Impact on Global Economies
- Iceland's banking system collapsed due to reliance on foreign capital.
- Countries like Spain and Greece faced severe debt crises, prompting austerity measures dictated by Germany and the IMF.
- The US economy recovered partially through a significant Keynesian-style stimulus package implemented by President Obama.
Current State of Economic Globalization
- Modern economic integration is predominantly driven by exports, with global trade volumes significantly increasing post-COVID-19.
- In 2021, global trade reached USD 9.6 trillion, with trade in goods exceeding pre-pandemic levels, while services lagged.
- China emerged as a critical player in global trade, increasing its export share significantly from 4% in 2000 to 15% in 2021.
Challenges of Economic Globalization
- Economic globalization creates disparities; enforcement of labor and building regulations may be inconsistent, as highlighted by the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
- International economic integration is a crucial aspect of globalization, influencing culture and politics across borders.
Concluding Thoughts
- Trade relations not only fuel economic globalization but also facilitate cultural and political exchanges.
- Creating a fair trade system is vital to mitigate the adverse effects of globalization, ensuring equitable distribution of its benefits.
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Description
This quiz explores the principles of Global Keynesianism and the mechanisms of the global exchange rate system. It discusses how governments manage spending and control monetary values to stabilize economies. Understand the interplay between government intervention and market dynamics in economic policies.
