AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Political Responses to Global Market Forces
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What is a common goal for governments responding to global market forces that extends beyond their own borders?
Governments often respond to global market forces with the goal of extending their national influence both regionally and internationally.
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What is a common goal for governments responding to global market forces that extends beyond their own borders?
Governments often respond to global market forces with the goal of extending their national influence both regionally and internationally.
What are Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as exemplified by China's policy?
SEZs are designated areas, often along the coast, where a government implements more free-market-oriented economic policies and flexible regulations to attract foreign investment.
Identify two primary motivations for governments to respond to global market forces.
Governments respond to global market forces in order to improve domestic economic conditions and to respond to domestic demands from their citizens.
How did Mexico respond to global market forces regarding its state-owned oil industry, Pemex?
Mexico responded by increasing privatization and allowing more competition within its oil industry, which was historically dominated by the state-owned company Pemex.
Which two course countries represent opposite ends of the spectrum regarding private control of natural resources?
The United Kingdom allows the most private control of its natural resources, while China allows the least.
Besides economic improvement, what is a political motivation for a government to respond to global market forces?
A key political motivation is to control or influence domestic political debates in order to maintain or increase the government's own power.
What is re-nationalization in the context of Russia's economic policy?
Re-nationalization is the process of the government taking industries that were previously privatized back into state ownership, as seen with Russia's oil and gas sectors under Putin.
Contrast the economic policies of Mexico and Russia regarding their oil industries in response to global market forces.
Mexico has moved towards privatization and increased competition in its oil sector, while Russia under Putin has moved towards re-nationalization and greater state control.
Describe Nigeria's approach to its oil industry in response to global market forces.
Nigeria's state-owned NNPC collaborates with foreign companies through joint ventures to extract and produce oil, blending state control with foreign expertise and capital.
How did Russia under Putin react to global market forces concerning its oil and natural gas industries?
Putin's government responded by re-nationalizing parts of the oil and natural gas industries and imposing limitations on foreign investment to reassert state control.