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POPULAR ECONOMY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Mining Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- extractivism
1, record 1, English, extractivism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extractivism is the process of extracting natural resources from the Earth to sell on the world market. It exists in an economy that depends primarily on the extraction or removal of natural resources that are considered valuable for exportation worldwide. Some examples of resources that are obtained through extraction include gold, diamonds, lumber and oil. This economic model has become popular in many Latin American countries but is becoming increasingly prominent in other regions as well. 2, record 1, English, - extractivism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... during the last couple of years, the term has become increasingly important in Latin America, especially amongst scientists dealing with the recent economic developments of the region ... Contemporary discussion focuses on the efforts of left leaning governments using revenues from resource extraction to finance social programs for the poor and middle classes in their respective countries. Negative effects such as environmental degradation and social costs are also highlighted in critical approaches ... 3, record 1, English, - extractivism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Exploitation minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extractivisme
1, record 1, French, extractivisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L']«extractivisme», néologisme […] né en Amérique latine, […] désigne, [selon] la définition la plus connue [...], une forme particulière d'extraction de ressources minières et naturelles, marquée par une forte intensité d'extraction (en volume), des richesses majoritairement destinées à l'exportation et peu (ou pas) transformées au moment d'être exportées. 2, record 1, French, - extractivisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Explotación minera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- extractivismo
1, record 1, Spanish, extractivismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] extracción de recursos naturales, en gran volumen o alta intensidad, y que están orientados esencialmente a ser exportados como materias primas sin procesar, o con un procesamiento mínimo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - extractivismo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- popular economy
1, record 2, English, popular%20economy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The popular economy has become the main vector for productive activity for the majority of the world's poor, especially those living in the world's rapidly expanding cities. The popular economy represents the last resort against extreme poverty, youth unemployment and social exclusion, and is made up of a multitude of small businesses, often family-run, but also of individual activities run by women and youth. Jobs vary greatly, and include : recycling discarded household equipment, repairing machines, sewing, selling and transporting water, making craft goods, and market stalls. 2, record 2, English, - popular%20economy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- économie populaire
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9conomie%20populaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis les années 80, le terme d'économie populaire est utilisé pour faire référence aux activités développées par ceux qui sont exclus du monde du travail salarié et par les travailleurs qui, à cause des bas salaires, cherchent dans le travail indépendant un complément à leur revenu. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20populaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Baltic Entente
1, record 3, English, Baltic%20Entente
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coordinate activity of national popular movements; coordinate the Baltic people's strivings for greater economic, cultural and political independence; implement a through-going economic reform, introducing market economy, direct economic links with the west and their own currency; render void the Hilter-Stalin pact of 1939 1, record 3, English, - Baltic%20Entente
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Entente Baltique
1, record 3, French, Entente%20Baltique
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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