... policy is a reflection of economic nationalism. This means that one gives priority to the interests of one's own nation but not necessarily involving protectionism, trade controls or economic warfare. Nationalism may mean these things, but it is equally possible that free trade will be in the national interest during particular periods as it was for Japan from the 1970's onwards. Industrial policy is ... however a recognition that the global economic system is never thought of merely in terms of the freely competitive mode. There are two basic ... banks did every thing in their power t...

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... 1917 when the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia led to the creation of the world's first communist state. The bitter struggle for survival of the Soviet Union in its early stage, in particular the Civil War was hindered by the American and Western involvement. Western allies during the First World War sent in arms and troops to support the White army to defeat the Bolsheviks. Soviets believed that the West was ... not want to repeat the mistakes made at the end of World War One and resisted. He was fearful that crippling the German economy, as Stalin wanted would lead to German Nationalism ...

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