上浒充通大学 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY 1,Three Questions Q2,What is the purpose of the economy? Wealth translates into power (economic and military) Main purpose of national economy is to increase state power Gauge success in relative terms (i.e.,US trade deficit with China) L SHANC 1日1, Three Questions Q2, What is the purpose of the economy? Wealth translates into power (economic and military) Main purpose of national economy is to increase state power Gauge success in relative terms (i.e., US trade deficit with China)