Why do you think that leaders of developing countries were so taken by activist political economic models? Were these models helpful or harmful for development?
Which of the statist models of economic development were the most successful? Which were the most damaging?
Are there sectors of the economy that the government ought to participate more in, in order to ensure national development and economic security? Why or why not?
Summarize the major points made by John Maynard Keynes with respect to his view of government involvement in the economy. Do you agree with these points?
Explain the connection between political ideology (left, right, etc.) and economic policy. Why do certain economic ideas go along with certain views of governing?
