In the early years of the new millennium and in the final years of the previous century, industrial policies were not of great importance. The collapse of the Eastern Bloc, which championed central planning in contrast to the United States that relied on free markets, alongside internal developments in the science of economics and the victory of the neoclassical counter-revolution, were major reasons for the sidelining of these policies. During these years, if a developing country wanted to follow a path of development, economists and international economic organizations recommended abandoning protectionist policies such as imposing tariffs and intervening in markets, and instead trusting the market.
Local Impacts of Industrial Policies
The article discusses the decline of industrial policies in the early 21st century and late 20th century, attributing it to the collapse of the Eastern Bloc and shifts in economic thought. It highlights the advice given to developing countries to abandon protectionism in favor of free market principles.
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📰 What Happened
The article discusses the decline of industrial policies in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, driven by the collapse of the Eastern Bloc and a shift towards free market principles. It highlights the advice given to developing countries to abandon protectionist measures.
- The collapse of the Eastern Bloc led to a reevaluation of economic policies.
- Economists recommended moving away from protectionism towards free market strategies.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the late 20th century, the global economic landscape shifted from central planning to free market ideologies, influencing how countries approach industrial policies.
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