The concept of economic war as a field of scientific research
Abstract
In the new conceptualization of economic war, the ambiguity of this concept is considered and the need for its clearer definition is justified. The difference between economic competition and a real economic war is emphasized, and the importance of their differentiation is noted. The concept of economic war is associated with acute economic competition, when aggressive strategies such as the "poor neighbor" policy are used to improve the relative economic situation of a country. The article argues that this is not a real "war", since the intention is not to destroy others, but an economic conflict for the sake of improving the situation. In addition, the paper examines the historical origin of the term "economic war", its ascent to the ideas of mercantilism and subsequent development in modern economics. The question is raised about the appropriateness of using the term "economic war" to describe the intense commercial confrontation between competing economies, suggesting that it may not accurately reflect the nature of economic competition. In general, the purpose of the article is to form a clearer and more nuanced understanding of the concept of economic war in order to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.
About the Authors
I. V. Degtyareva
Institute of Economics, Management and Business of the Ufa University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Degtyareva - Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of Economic Theory
Ufa
Fadwa ben Brahim
Institute of Economics, Management and Business of the Ufa University of Science and Technology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Fadwa ben Brahim - postgraduate student
Ufa
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Degtyareva I.V., Brahim F. The concept of economic war as a field of scientific research. Vestnik of Samara State University of Economics. 2024;1(5):9-17. (In Russ.)
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