Liberal economics (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

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The development and spread of liberal economics
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Liberal democracy key features

Rule of law, capitalism, free elections, participation, representation, accountability

Liberal economy characteristics

Private sector wealth creation, minimal govt intervention

Industrial Revolution start: where & when

England, late 18th century

Industrial Revolution spread: 19th century

Western Europe and United States

Globalization acceleration period

Latter half of 20th century

Organizations promoting liberal economics

IMF and WTO

Fukuyama's 1989 essay title

The End of History and the Last Man

Fukuyama's main argument

Capitalism is final stage of human development

21st century challenges to liberal democracy

Arab Spring failures, fundamentalist Islam, authoritarianism

Economic peace theory

Market economies less likely to war; interconnected & dependent

Friedman's 1999 book

The Lexus and the Olive Tree

Golden Arches Theory

No 2 countries w/ McDonald's franchises went to war w/ each other

Dell Theory (from 'The World is Flat')

No 2 countries in same supply chain would go to war

Quote: freer market means...

The freer the people

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