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What defines non-state institutions, also known as non-state actors?
What defines non-state institutions, also known as non-state actors?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of commercial/retail banks?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of commercial/retail banks?
What distinguishes investment banks from commercial/retail banks?
What distinguishes investment banks from commercial/retail banks?
Which of the following services is NOT provided by a bank?
Which of the following services is NOT provided by a bank?
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What is a corporation in the context of non-state institutions?
What is a corporation in the context of non-state institutions?
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What is a key characteristic of a cooperative firm?
What is a key characteristic of a cooperative firm?
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What is the primary purpose of a Consumer Cooperative?
What is the primary purpose of a Consumer Cooperative?
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What is the main goal of a Development Agency?
What is the main goal of a Development Agency?
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What type of cooperative combines two or more business activities?
What type of cooperative combines two or more business activities?
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What type of organization is dedicated to influencing political, economic, social, and institutional decisions beyond country borders?
What type of organization is dedicated to influencing political, economic, social, and institutional decisions beyond country borders?
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Non-State Institutions
- Non-state actors (NSA) are entities that participate or act in international relations, independent from the state, and have sufficient power to influence and cause change.
Banks
- A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates credit.
- Types of banks:
- Commercial/Retail Banks: manage withdrawals and deposits, and provide short-term loans to individuals and small businesses.
- Investment Banks: provide services such as underwriting and corporate reorganization to institutional clients, and do not take deposits.
Corporations
- A corporation is a legal entity, separate and distinct from its owners, with rights and responsibilities similar to those of an individual.
- Corporations can enter into contracts, loan and borrow money, hire employees, own assets, and pay taxes.
Cooperatives
- A cooperative is a firm owned, controlled, and operated by a group of users for their own benefit.
- Types of cooperatives:
- Credit Cooperative (Credit Union): promotes thrift among members and creates funds to grant loans.
- Consumer Cooperative: produces and distributes commodities and products to members and non-members.
- Producers Cooperative: undertakes joint production activities.
- Marketing Cooperative: aids in producing inputs and provides marketing tools to members.
- Multi-Purpose Cooperative: combines 2 or more business activities.
Trade Unions
- A trade union is an organization of workers and union leaders, united to protect and promote their common interests.
- Goals: promote good industrial relations, improve working conditions, and enhance the economic and social status of workers.
Transnational Advocacy Groups
- Organizations dedicated to influencing political, economic, social, and institutional decisions beyond countries' borders.
- Characterized by free-flowing and open relationships among knowledgeable and committed actors.
Development Agencies
- An agency whose goal is to help develop and support economic growth within a specified city, region, or state by providing necessary resources and assistance.
- Types: International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGOs) and local planning and zoning commissions or boards, community development agencies, and other local agencies responsible for regulating, promoting, or assisting in local economic development.
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Test your knowledge on non-state institutions, also known as non-state actors, which are international entities autonomous from the state and play a role in international relations. Learn about their influence, origins, and impact in the global landscape.
