A US policy of providing monetary aid to countries like Greece and Turkey to encourage capitalism and prevent the spread of communism.
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What was the Truman Doctrine?
A US policy of providing monetary aid to countries like Greece and Turkey to encourage capitalism and prevent the spread of communism.
What was the 'Miracle of Chile'?
Economic reforms in Chile under Pinochet, including privatization and stabilization of inflation.
What was Deng Xiaoping's 'Southern Tour'?
A series of visits by Deng Xiaoping to promote price and tax reforms, and private ownership in China.
What is Reaganomics?
Supply-side economics policies implemented by President Reagan, aiming for lower prices, lower taxes, and decreased inflation and unemployment.
Describe Thatcher's economic policies.
Government spending policies focused on controlling inflation and reducing regulation in Great Britain.
What is the significance of the end of the Cold War?
It led to a widespread shift towards free market economics and increased economic globalization.
What is outsourcing?
The business practice of hiring a party outside a company to perform services or create goods that were traditionally performed in-house by the company's own employees and staff.
What is automation?
The creation and application of technology to produce goods and services with minimal human intervention.
What is de-escalation?
The reduction of tensions between countries, especially during the Cold War.
What is Inflation?
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
What were the causes and effects of the Truman Doctrine?
Cause: Fear of communism spreading. Effect: US monetary aid to countries like Greece and Turkey, promoting capitalism.
What were the causes and effects of Economic Liberalization?
Cause: End of the Cold War, desire for economic growth. Effect: Removal of government controls, privatization, increased global trade.
What were the causes and effects of Post-Industrial Economies?
Cause: Technological advancements, outsourcing. Effect: Decline in manufacturing jobs, rise of service sector, Rust Belt.
What were the causes and effects of the Knowledge Economy?
Cause: Advancements in communication technology. Effect: Focus on information, design, and innovation, reliance on technology.
What are the causes and effects of McDonaldization?
Cause: Spread of Western values and corporate efficiency. Effect: Cultural homogenization, undermining of local food systems.
What were the causes and effects of Reaganomics?
Cause: Desire to stimulate the economy and reduce inflation. Effect: Lower taxes, decreased inflation and unemployment, but also increased national debt.
What were the causes and effects of Thatcher's policies?
Cause: High inflation and economic stagnation. Effect: Reduced government spending, privatization, and deregulation, leading to economic restructuring.
What were the causes and effects of Deng Xiaoping's reforms?
Cause: Desire to modernize and grow the Chinese economy. Effect: Price and tax reforms, private ownership, and rapid economic growth.
What were the causes and effects of Pinochet's economic policies?
Cause: Economic instability and hyperinflation. Effect: Privatization of state-owned companies and stabilization of inflation, but also social inequality.
What were the causes and effects of MNCs?
Causes: Desire for global market access, lower production costs. Effects: Economic growth in some regions, exploitation of labor in others, cultural homogenization.
Who was Margaret Thatcher?
The Prime Minister of Great Britain who implemented free market policies focused on inflation control and deregulation.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
The US President who implemented Reaganomics, aiming to lower taxes and reduce inflation.
Who was Deng Xiaoping?
The Chinese leader who initiated economic reforms, introducing elements of free markets into the socialist economy.
Who was Augusto Pinochet?
The Chilean leader who implemented privatization and inflation stabilization policies known as the 'Miracle of Chile'.
Who was Harry Truman?
The U.S. President who advocated for the Truman Doctrine, providing monetary aid to countries to prevent the spread of communism.