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Political economy1. Early name for the discipline of economics. 2. A field within economics encompassing several alternatives to neoclassical economics, including Marxist economics. Also called radical political economy. 3. A field within economics that concerns the interactions between political processes and economic variables, especially economic policies.Similar MatchesPolitical economy of protectionPolitical economy of protectionThe study of reasons, especially political ones, that countries choose to use protection. Includes models of voting, lobbying, and campaign contributions as these lead policy makers to erect tariffs. Political riskPolitical riskPossibility of negative events such as expropriation of assets, changes in tax policy, restrictions on the exchange of foreign currency, or other changes in the business climate of a country. Radical political economyRadical political economySee political economy. |
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