International Institutions and Globalization
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
The role of international institutions such as the IMF and GATT in regulating globalization and trade, and their impact on economic stability and poverty reduction.
The 1929 Crisis and Great Depression
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
The 1929 crisis, also known as the Great Depression, was a global economic downturn triggered by the stock market crash on Wall Street, exacerbated by overproduction, speculation, and the Dust Bowl.
Free Trade Agreements
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
Since trade agreements are a major factor in economic growth, they constitute an essential part of the EU's trade policy. The EU surpassed the US (10%) to become the second-largest global goods exporter in 2022, trailing only China (18%).
What is globalization?
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
Globalization is the process by which available goods and services, or social and cultural influences, gradually become similar in all parts of the world. It is the increase of trade around the world, especially by large companies producing and trading goods in many different countries. It is the...
The United States in the Economy
Course material - 25 pages - International economy
Globalization is a contest content, it can have a negative view; responsible of outsourcing, massive unemployment (Europe), positive view; eliminate discrimination, global general culture, universalism. A complex reality, positive & negative sides. Is a process of interaction and integration...
Crise et restructuration de l'économie mondiale depuis les années 1970
Course material - 8 pages - International economy
La crise se présente comme un ensemble de disfonctionnement récurent. Cette crise étant le symptôme d'une mutation profonde qui agite aussi bien nos économies que nos sociétés : le chômage de masse, les délocalisations, l'horreur éco, les désindustrialisation. Par conséquent, cette période des...
The Impact of the Global Economic Recession on the Emerging Markets
Course material - 4 pages - International economy
Developed countries are facing our today's global economic recession with difficulties like the previous financial crises. Are Emerging economies undergoing this crisis differently? According to Minsky and his readjustment of Fisher's theory, today's subprime crisis which affects the...
Asian crisis - context, factors, phases and exit
Course material - 8 pages - International economy
After thirty years of sustained growth, the four "Dragons" (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan) and the "Tigers" (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines) have almost reached the economic performances of Western countries. Based on high savings, high investment rates,...
Keidanren
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
Keidanren is the abbreviation for the Japanese "Keizai Dantai Rengokai", the federation of economic organizations. It is one of the most important national federations in Japan. It is essentially a defense organization for important companies. It is said that Japan made its industry development...
What should do both societies and governments from poor countries to liberate themselves from poverty?
Course material - 5 pages - International economy
It is very important to understand that societies and governments from poor countries play the most important role in their development. Indeed, they are the masters of the development and the eradication of poverty in their countries and developed countries cannot play this part instead of them....
International business law (2006)
Course material - 8 pages - International economy
In most parts of the developed countries the economy is regulated through liberal systems. A liberal system means that there exists open markets and competition over these markets. States and governments are not the leaders of these markets. They are only the institutions which have created rules...
