Politics affects economics in terms of what policy to pursue (such as monetary or fiscal policy)... should taxes be raised? should the government spend more on social welfare programs? should we restrict big businesses (many businesses are financial contributers to political parties... both conservative and liberal)?
And of course through the rumored "political business cycle" which supposedly is when incumbent politicians take actions (when they are up for re-election) that makes favorable (but very short-term) economic standing. After elections, the economic policies supposedly return to normal (taxes go back up etc.)...
The difference between liberalism and mercantilism is economics driving politics v.s. politics driving economics. The liberals view of economics and politics as discrete, and very different. Mercantilists grant primacy through politics within the exclusion of all else. That's the real difference--ideological, not economical.
why is the study of economics an important exercise
it does not allow people to see in the future
In a brief manner, it can be said that Marx's view on politics was based on economics and class struggle. From these two ideas, flows the nature of politics.
It is important to study economics so that you understand the market. You need to understand why you pay what you do for the things you value.
Well, in politics, the economics and finance is very important in politics, so your party or office can do something. Funding is very important.
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Regardless of the type of government, Politics and Economics have a 'chicken & egg' relationship. While politics sets the rules and laws that enable economics to succeed, business (economics) tells the politicians what works, what doesn't work, and what they want to maintain profitability.
The difference between liberalism and mercantilism is economics driving politics v.s. politics driving economics. The liberals view of economics and politics as discrete, and very different. Mercantilists grant primacy through politics within the exclusion of all else. That's the real difference--ideological, not economical.
Slack Worthington has written: 'Politics and property' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Economics 'Politics for prudent people, or, The phronocrat' -- subject(s): Consumption (Economics), Distribution (Economic theory), Economics, Wealth
Cunningham.hW. has written: 'Politics and economics'
Politics deals with how to govern or control, to manage public affairs. Economics discusses economic policy. It takes a government to govern and to control, but it is the government to execute its economic policy.
He studied medicine, math, Economics, politics, and had a doctorate in canon law.
why is the study of economics an important exercise
Culture, economics, and politics.
it does not allow people to see in the future
In Central America, Economics can sometimes shift politics into becoming less moral and more business-oriented