Theory
This approach emphasizes the role of power and conflict in international relations, as highlighted by figures like Robert Gilpin.
Realism
This organization was established to promote international monetary cooperation and financial stability.
IMF
This agreement created a free trade zone among the United States, Canada, and Mexico.; no longer active
NAFTA
This country is known for its Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to enhance global trade and infrastructure.
China
In the 1980s animated series "DuckTales," this character is known for his wealth and love of money, famously living in a mansion filled with gold coins.
Scrooge McDuck
This theory, where small states must rely on large states, suggests that economic disparities lead to political instability and conflict.
Dependency/Dependencia
This global organization focuses on trade rules and aims to ensure that trade flows as smoothly and predictably as possible.
WTO
This type of economic agreement involves member countries agreeing to eliminate tariffs and quotas on goods and services among themselves.
Free Trade Agreement
This region has seen significant economic changes due to Brexit
UK
This 2013 film, directed by Martin Scorsese, chronicles the rise and fall of a stockbroker who engages in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street.
The Wolf of Wallstreet
This economic theory, popular in the 16th to 18th centuries, emphasized the accumulation of gold and silver, and believed that a nation’s strength depended on its wealth and trade surplus.
Mercantilism
This institution, created in 1944, aims to foster global economic growth and reduce poverty (supposedly).
World Bank
This regional agreement, which includes countries like Argentina and Brazil, focuses on trade and economic cooperation in South America.
MERCOSUR
This recent global issue has highlighted the vulnerabilities of supply chains, particularly in technology and pharmaceuticals.
COVID-19
The resource used by a fictional African nation to drive economic power and political influence in the world
Vibranium
This theory argues that states act in their self-interest, are primarily concerned with economic gains, and view international institutions as integral to IPE.
Liberalism/Neoliberalism
This regional organization aims to promote economic integration among member countries in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN
This agreement aims to enhance trade and investment between the United States and European Union.
TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership)
This ongoing conflict, beginning in 2022, has significantly impacted global energy prices and food security, leading to discussions about energy independence among European nations.
Russia-Ukraine
This Netflix series, which follows the rise of a powerful politician in the U.S., highlights the interplay of money, politics, and corruption.
House of Cards
This concept refers to the regulation of international trade and investment to achieve political objectives; consider importance of loyalty to a particular state
Economic Nationalism
This agreement, signed in 2018, replaced NAFTA and aims to modernize trade agreements.
USMCA
This principle requires countries to treat all trading partners equally in terms of tariffs and trade regulations; WTO
Most Favored Nation
As of 2023, this group of nations is pushing for greater economic cooperation and reducing dependence on the US dollar, discussing plans for a common currency.
BRICS
This 2015 movie, directed by Adam McKay, explores the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and the corrupt practices of Wall Street.
The Big Short