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What was the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO) founded during the Uruguay Round in 1995?
What was the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO) founded during the Uruguay Round in 1995?
What was the significance of China joining the WTO in 2001?
What was the significance of China joining the WTO in 2001?
Which statement accurately reflects the concept of vertical specialization in international trade?
Which statement accurately reflects the concept of vertical specialization in international trade?
What does the term 'Iron Curtain' historically represent?
What does the term 'Iron Curtain' historically represent?
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What percentage of world trade today is accounted for by intermediate goods?
What percentage of world trade today is accounted for by intermediate goods?
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What economic concept is represented by the idea of the 'invisible hand'?
What economic concept is represented by the idea of the 'invisible hand'?
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Which of the following describes the main focus of Keynesian Economics?
Which of the following describes the main focus of Keynesian Economics?
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What is the significance of the theory of comparative advantage?
What is the significance of the theory of comparative advantage?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of capitalist economies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of capitalist economies?
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What role does fiscal policy play in economic management?
What role does fiscal policy play in economic management?
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Study Notes
Newly Industrialized Countries
- Upstream industries: Involved in the extraction and processing of raw materials.
- Downstream industries: Focus on manufacturing and distributing finished goods.
- Intermediaries: Facilitate trade between upstream and downstream industries.
Globalization and Trade
- International trade flattened: Production processes became more globally integrated.
- Unbundling of production: Firms specialized in specific stages of production, gaining efficiency.
- WTO establishment: Founded in 1995 during the Uruguay Round to reduce trade barriers.
- Tariff reduction: Average tariffs reduced from 34% to 2.9% by 2012.
- China joining WTO: Opened up its economy to international trade in 2001.
- Fall of the Iron Curtain: Marked the end of the Cold War and the opening of Eastern European markets.
- Regional Trade Agreements: Growth quadrupled in the mid-1990s, promoting regional cooperation.
- Internet impact: Enabled near-zero-cost communication, facilitating global trade.
- Shift to intermediate goods: International trade transitioned from final goods to specialized components.
- Intermediate goods: Account for two-thirds of global trade today.
Vertical Specialization
- Example: Over 70% of the value of a Boeing airplane is generated by its suppliers, rather than Boeing itself.
World Input Output Database (WIOD)
- Provides detailed data on global trade patterns.
- Tracks the flow of goods and services between countries.
Recommendations for Newly Industrialized Economies (IMF)
- Promote investment in infrastructure and human capital.
- Enhance regulatory frameworks and business environments.
- Foster innovation and technological advancements.
- Embrace open trade policies and regional integration.
Economics: Basic Concepts
- Scarcity: Limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants
- Opportunity Cost: The next best alternative forgone when making a choice
- Supply and Demand: Interaction of buyers and sellers determining price and quantity
- Economics of Scale: Lower production costs with increased output
- Laissez-faire: Minimal government intervention in the economy
- Invisible Hand: Self-regulating force of the free market
Economic Thinkers
- Adam Smith: Advocate for capitalism, free markets, and the invisible hand
- David Ricardo: Developed the theory of comparative advantage, explaining specialization and trade
- John Maynard Keynes: Founded Keynesian economics, focusing on government intervention to manage economic cycles
- Milton Friedman: Advocated for monetary policy to control inflation and economic stability
Economic Schools of Thought
- Classical Economics: Emphasizes free markets and individual initiative
- Keynesian Economics: Supports government spending and intervention during economic downturns
- Monetarianism: Prioritizes controlling the money supply to stabilize the economy
Development
- Economic Development: Sustainable improvement in living standards and quality of life
- Social Development: Progress in social well-being, including education, healthcare, and equality
- Sustainable Development: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
- Human Development Index (HDI): Measures a country's development based on health, education, and income
- Fiscal Policy: Government's use of spending and taxation to influence the economy
- Monetary Policy: Central bank's actions to control the money supply and interest rates
- Commercial or Trade Policy: Government regulations and agreements affecting international trade
Capitalism
- Private ownership: Individuals and companies control production resources
- Free market: Competition among businesses based on supply and demand
- Profit motive: Businesses aim to maximize profits through innovation and efficiency
- Limited government intervention: Government primarily provides basic services and regulates the market
Communism
- Collective ownership: Production resources are owned and controlled by the state
- Centralized planning: State directs production, distribution, and pricing
- Equality: Aim for equal distribution of wealth and resources
- Classless society: Abolition of social classes, including distinctions based on wealth
Socialism
- Social ownership: Shared ownership of production resources, either through government or worker cooperatives
- Government intervention: Active role in regulating the economy and providing social services
- Economic equality: Aim to reduce income disparities and promote social justice
- Mixed economy: Elements of both capitalism and socialism
Colin Clark's Stages of Economic Growth
- Primary Sector: Extraction of raw materials, including agriculture, mining, and fishing
- Secondary Sector: Manufacturing and processing of raw materials into finished goods
- Tertiary Sector: Service industries, including retail, finance, healthcare, and tourism
Development
- Developing countries: Lower income countries facing challenges in achieving sustainable growth and development
- Developed countries: High-income countries with advanced economies and high living standards
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Global goals set by the United Nations to achieve sustainable development by 2030, addressing issues such as poverty, hunger, education, health, and climate change
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Explore the dynamics of globalization and trade within newly industrialized nations. This quiz covers upstream and downstream industries, international trade implications, and key events such as China's WTO membership and regional trade agreements. Test your knowledge on how these factors interact in today's global economy.
