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What does the dimension of spatiality in the context of polycrisis refer to?
What does the dimension of spatiality in the context of polycrisis refer to?
- The intensity of individual crises
- The varying geographical impact of crises (correct)
- The cultural implications of economic instability
- The temporal duration of crises
Which of the following is an example of a short-time span crisis?
Which of the following is an example of a short-time span crisis?
- Geopolitical tensions
- The COVID-19 pandemic (correct)
- Systemic economic inequality
- Climate change
How does Helleiner categorize crises based on their duration?
How does Helleiner categorize crises based on their duration?
- Temporary and permanent crises
- Acute and chronic crises
- Immediate and delayed crises
- Short-time span and longue durée crises (correct)
What is meant by 'longue durée crises'?
What is meant by 'longue durée crises'?
In terms of levels of generality, what does the concept of polycrisis encompass?
In terms of levels of generality, what does the concept of polycrisis encompass?
What defines a general crisis in the context of polycrisis?
What defines a general crisis in the context of polycrisis?
What type of crises are characterized by immediate disruptions and fast policy shifts?
What type of crises are characterized by immediate disruptions and fast policy shifts?
What aspect of crises does spatiality complicate in the polycrisis framework?
What aspect of crises does spatiality complicate in the polycrisis framework?
Which of the following is an example of a specific crisis?
Which of the following is an example of a specific crisis?
What is a significant characteristic of crises that fall into the sub-global category?
What is a significant characteristic of crises that fall into the sub-global category?
What do similar traits among constituent crises indicate?
What do similar traits among constituent crises indicate?
Which characteristic best describes diverse traits in constituent crises?
Which characteristic best describes diverse traits in constituent crises?
How does economic nationalism contribute to the crisis in Chimerica?
How does economic nationalism contribute to the crisis in Chimerica?
What is a significant characteristic of crises that impact economic globalization?
What is a significant characteristic of crises that impact economic globalization?
In what way do economic recessions in different countries share traits?
In what way do economic recessions in different countries share traits?
How do geopolitical tensions differ from economic crises?
How do geopolitical tensions differ from economic crises?
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Study Notes
Spatial Dimension of Polycrisis
- Refers to the geographic scope and impact of crises within a polycrisis.
- Global: Worldwide implications, like geopolitical tensions or pandemics, demonstrating interconnectedness and ripple effects.
- Sub-global: Crises confined to specific regions or countries, significantly affecting global systems, like economic instability impacting global trade.
- Understanding spatial aspects is vital for analyzing crisis interactions and cumulative effects, highlighting the complexities of the polycrisis.
Temporal Dimension of Polycrisis
- Refers to the varying time frames and durations of crises involved.
- Short-time span crises: Immediate, acute impacts requiring urgent responses, like COVID-19's disruption to global economies.
- Longue durée crises: Deep-rooted, long-term impacts evolving over extended periods, like climate change and systemic economic inequality, requiring sustained attention and action.
Levels of Generality in Polycrisis
- General Crises: Broad, overarching issues impacting multiple aspects of the global economy and society, like climate change.
- Specific Crises: Narrowly defined, focusing on particular issues or regions, like the US-China trade war.
Traits of Constituent Crises in Polycrisis
- Similar Traits: Crises sharing common characteristics, like causes, effects, or impacted sectors, helpful for identifying patterns and coordinated responses.
- Diverse Traits: Crises with distinct origins, manifestations, and implications, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the polycrisis and the need for tailored approaches.
Crisis in Chimerica
- Interconnected with other crises, highlighting the broader polycrisis impacting economic globalization.
- Trade war fueled by rising nationalism and security concerns exacerbates economic instability and contributes to global market fragmentation.
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