Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity: Unit 3
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What is the primary goal of trade liberalization?

  • To increase tariffs on imports
  • To limit access to foreign markets
  • To reduce barriers to international trade (correct)
  • To create more trade barriers

    • Which statement accurately describes the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

  • It was established to increase trade barriers.
  • Its goal is to treat goods from one’s own country preferentially.
  • It ensures that domestic industries are not protected.
  • It promotes equality among all trading nations. (correct)

    • What was a significant outcome of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  • It added Mexico to the trading bloc of the US and Canada. (correct)
  • It was exclusively beneficial for Canadian producers.
  • It decreased trade across North America.
  • It removed trade relations between the US and Canada.

    • What does free trade primarily entail?

    <p>Very few restrictions on international trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to improve international trade relations by encouraging what action?

    <p>Removal of tariffs and trade barriers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a trading bloc?

    <p>A collective of nations working for better trading terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) changed production requirements by increasing what percentage of North American vehicle production?

    <p>60% to 75% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main purposes of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the US and Canada?

    <p>To open borders for Canadian goods within the US market (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature of the Gold Standard required a country to hold a specific asset?

    <p>Currency value backed by gold reserves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of printing more money when the economy is in debt?

    <p>Inflation due to decreased value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the U.S. lifting the Gold Standard affect global currency systems?

    <p>Many countries followed the U.S. and adopted floating exchange rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the World Bank?

    <p>To provide funds to countries following specific criteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) operations?

    <p>It provides short-term solutions and monitors exchange rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about how contributions to the IMF are determined?

    <p>Quotas based on each country's economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main problems associated with the criteria set by the World Bank?

    <p>Restrictions leading to reduced funds for some countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of currency valuation is primarily influenced by a country's economic power?

    <p>The value of money on the international market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Bretton Woods Agreement signed in 1944?

    <p>To set up a system of rules for the global economy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institutions were established as a result of the Bretton Woods Conference?

    <p>World Bank and International Monetary Fund. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Bretton Woods Conference regarding international trade?

    <p>Establishment of regulations to facilitate international trade. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) influence global finance after its formation?

    <p>By offering financial assistance and stabilizing economies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the function of the World Bank?

    <p>To provide funding for development projects in low-income countries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic ideology did the Bretton Woods Conference initially promote?

    <p>Free-market principles and open trade. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic system was widely discussed during the Bretton Woods Conference in relation to rebuilding economies?

    <p>Free market system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary need led to the establishment of the Bretton Woods Conference?

    <p>The need to rebuild economies after World War II. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Bretton Woods Agreement

    Rules set up the post-war global economy.

    Gold Standard

    Currency value backed by a country's gold reserves.

    Fixed Exchange Rate

    Government-set currency values.

    Inflation

    Loss of currency value due to excessive money printing.

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    Floating Exchange

    Currency value based on supply and demand.

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    World Bank

    International organization lending money for development.

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    International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    Monitors exchange rates, provides short-term solutions to countries.

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    Currency Value

    Depends on a country's economy and political strength.

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    Bretton Woods Conference

    Meeting of Allied countries in 1944 to rebuild economies after World War II. Established the World Bank, IMF, and global economic rules.

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    Post-War Global Economy

    The period after World War II marked by rebuilding efforts and the establishment of international institutions like the World Bank and IMF.

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    Need for Post-War Reconstruction

    Allied countries' motive for establishing Bretton Woods Agreement. They needed to rebuild economies damaged by the war.

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    Establishing Global Economic Rules

    The Bretton Woods Agreement aimed to establish rules for global trade, exchange rates, and international financial institutions.

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    Expansion of Free Market

    Post-Bretton Woods, many countries shifted towards open economies with less government control, expanding free trade and market forces.

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    Trade Liberalization

    The process of reducing barriers to international trade, usually by removing tariffs, to encourage more trading between countries.

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    Tariff

    A tax imposed on imported or exported goods, making them more expensive and discouraging trade.

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    Free Trade

    The result of trade liberalization where there are very few restrictions or tariffs on international trade, allowing goods to flow freely.

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    Trading Bloc

    A group of countries collaborating to create favorable trading conditions for each other, often reducing tariffs and increasing trade within the bloc.

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    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

    An international agreement (1947) aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting free trade by encouraging countries to treat goods from other member countries equally.

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    Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

    An agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and trade barriers between them, promoting free trade within the participating countries.

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    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    An agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico, which removed most tariffs and trade barriers, increasing trade between these North American countries.

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    United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)

    A new trade agreement which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Focused on increasing trade between North American countries with updated rules and provisions.

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    Study Notes

    Unit 3: Globalization & Sustainable Prosperity

    • The unit explores the extent to which globalization contributes to sustainable prosperity for everyone.
    • Economic globalization is a key focus.

    Economic Globalization

    • Economic ideas have significantly influenced contemporary economic globalization.
    • Key economic ideas include, how money works, establishing a money system through the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, and the expansion of free markets to previously communist countries.

    Focus on Monetary Systems

    • The establishment of a global money system is a central part of globalization.
    • Focuses on how World Bank and International Monetary Fund operate.
    • Focus on the expansion of free markets to communist countries in Europe.

    Auto Pact

    • This section likely discusses a specific agreement or pact focusing on the car sector, likely the Canada-United States Auto Pact.

    Bretton Woods Conference

    • The Bretton Woods Conference was a crucial meeting after World War II.
    • This meeting was to rebuild war-torn economies.
    • The Bretton Woods Agreement created rules and international organizations for the global economy.
    • The conference involved 44 participating countries.
    • Financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were established as part of the Bretton Woods Agreement, aiming to promote international trade.

    Countries Attended the Bretton Woods Conference

    • Key countries involved were the USA, Canada, Western Europe, Japan, and Australia.

    New International Monetary System

    • A need arose to rebuild Europe following World War II.
    • Allies established a new standard to rebuild the global economy.
    • The Bretton Woods Agreement established the rules and regulations for this new post-war economic system.

    The Gold Standard

    • All money printed had to be backed by a country's gold reserves.
    • A fixed-exchange rate was necessary for the value of money.
    • Issues of inflation and the need to borrow money or print more were discussed as potential difficulties with the gold standard.

    The Problem Made Worse: Inflation

    • The need to borrow or print money sometimes leads to increased debt.
    • Increased debt leads to the possibility of inflation; where money loses value.

    Floating Exchange

    • The US shifted away from the gold standard due to debt.
    • This change impacted other countries, leading to floating exchange rates.
    • These rates are driven by supply and demand which influence the currency value.

    Value of Money

    • Money's value reflects a country's economic strength and power.
    • Often countries base their own currencies on the US dollar.

    The World Bank

    • Established as part of the UN.
    • Works independently of other UN members.
    • Provides financial aid to specific countries based on political and economic criteria.

    International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    • Works with the World Bank, offering short-term solutions for countries.
    • Monitors exchange rates globally.
    • Provides loans to countries based on economic strength.
    • Countries contribute to the IMF based on their economic size.

    Free Market Expansion

    • Economic shift after the fall of the Iron Curtain emphasized free-market economies.
    • Centralized planned economies (government controlled) are opposite to free markets.
    • Major countries like India and China also adopted a more free-market approach.

    Economic Globalization: Free Trade (3.5)

    • Globalization emphasized the removal of trade barriers, meaning tariffs.

    Trade Liberalization

    • Removing obstacles to international trade, particularly tariffs, was a major component of globalization.

    Tariffs

    • A tariff is a tax placed on imported or exported goods.

    Free Trade

    • Free trade resulted from trade liberalization.
    • It meant that few restrictions were placed on global trade.

    Trading Blocs

    • Trading blocs are groups of nations interacting to offer each other better trading terms.

    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

    • Created as a UN agency (1947)
    • Intended for all countries to be equal in trade
    • Goods from one country should be treated similar to goods from another country

    Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

    • The US and Canada opened borders.
    • Canada sought access to the US market and the US wanted more access to Canada's resources.

    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    • Added Mexico to the trade agreement.
    • Increased trade between Canada, the US and Mexico.

    United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

    • Replaced NAFTA in 2020.
    • Made some changes to the arrangement.
    • Including North American vehicle production increased.

    World Trade Organization (WTO)

    • Improves global trade relations by encouraging countries to remove trade barriers.
    • Follows specific rules for member countries to be included, but exclusion can impede trade success.

    The Group of Seven (G7)

    • Made up of the world's strongest economies.
    • Discusses economics & foreign policy.
    • Uses influence through representation in world organizations.

    Economic Globalization: International Organizations

    • This is a section on various international organizations involved in global trade.
    • The slide provides an overview of organizations and their role.

    Summary (End of Day Check-in)

    • Sections on the unit summarize or recap.
    • Different types of check-in questions, that require summary of unit content.

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