Supranational
(adjective)
Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.
Examples of Supranational in the following topics:
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The Nature of Bonds
- Bonds are issued by public authorities, credit institutions, companies, and supranational institutions in the primary market.
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Globalization and the U.S.
- Supranational recognition of intellectual property restrictions (e.g., patents granted by China would be recognized in the United States)
- Supranational institutions such as the European Union, the WTO, the G8 ("Group of Eight"), and the International Criminal Court serve to replace or extend national functions to facilitate international agreement.
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The Public Debt
- Less creditworthy countries sometimes borrow directly from a supranational organization (the World Bank) or international financial institutions.
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The European Union
- The EU operates through a system of supranational independent institutions and intergovernmental decisions negotiated by the member states.
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Long-Term Loans
- Less creditworthy countries sometimes borrow directly from a supranational organization (e.g., the World Bank) or international financial institutions.
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Deficit Spending, the Public Debt, and Policy Making
- Less creditworthy countries sometimes borrow directly from a supranational organization, like the World Bank, or international financial institutions.
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The European Union (EU)
- The EU operates through a system of supranational independent institutions and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by the member states.