As countries become increasingly interested in building relationships with other states to promote development, while at the same time wanting to avoid situations that could jeopardize national security, attention to the concept of economic security has grown. The balance between openness and risk is an issue that affects all countries, but is handled differently depending on national conditions and priorities. This report analyzes this issue by examining what the concept of economic security means, how different actors interpret the concept, and what possible instruments can be used to influence a state's economic security. Economic security is defined in this report as a state's collective capabilities and measures to secure the resources, functions, and assets that are fundamental to its economic stability and prosperity. The common goal of economic security is to create and maintain prosperity, but it is also important to understand that the concept is changeable and differs depending on the state and its surroundings. Even the tools that a state uses to achieve the goal with economic security change over time and differ between countries.