Debt, Dependence and Development in Historical Perspective with Andew Fischer
Crash Course Economics
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Understanding External Accounts and Development Economics
The chapter explores the complexities of external accounts in developing nations, discussing the challenges faced by countries like South Korea and Taiwan in managing trade deficits, aid flows, and debt accumulation for economic development. It contrasts historical approaches like industrialization through trade deficits with the current shift towards consumption-driven deficits and financialization, using case studies from various countries like Brazil, South Korea, the Philippines, and Zambia. The conversation also delves into the implications of managing debt, the impact of foreign direct investment, and the concerns over economic sovereignty and global financial projects on development.
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