Question 1

List and define the three types of nations in world-systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

Core nations are dominant capitalist cen

Question 2

Some analysts have suggested that the problem of inequality lies not in excess but in poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Suppose you claimed that global poverty arose from nations such as the United States exploiting nations such as Haiti,Uganda,and Vietnam.Which theory's assumptions would you be following?

Accepted Answer

A)  world systems theory 
B)  new international division of labour theory 
C)  modernization theory 
D)  dependency theory 
A)  world systems theory 
B)  new international division of labour theory 
C)  modernization theory 
D)  dependency theory

Question 4

What term is used to describe a level of economic deprivation in which people are unable to maintain an average standard of living?

Accepted Answer

A)  conditional poverty 
B)  relative poverty 
C)  absolute poverty 
D)  contingent poverty 
A)  conditional poverty 
B)  relative poverty 
C)  absolute poverty 
D)  contingent poverty

Question 5

Which of the following provides the best definition of global stratification?

Accepted Answer

A)  the practice of a nation using military force against other nations to ensure economic dominance 
B)  a process by which certain individuals and groups are systematically barred from access to positions that would enable them to have an autonomous livelihood 
C)  the unequal distribution of wealth,power,and prestige on a global basis 
D)  the problem of inequality within specific nations 
A)  the practice of a nation using military force against other nations to ensure economic dominance 
B)  a process by which certain individuals and groups are systematically barred from access to positions that would enable them to have an autonomous livelihood 
C)  the unequal distribution of wealth,power,and prestige on a global basis 
D)  the problem of inequality within specific nations

Question 6

What income category do Nigeria,Cambodia,and Haiti belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower tier 
B)  middle tier 
C)  low-income 
D)  precarious 
A)  lower tier 
B)  middle tier 
C)  low-income 
D)  precarious

Question 7

According to world systems theory,which of the following is accurate about core nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are dominant capitalist centres characterized by high levels of industrialization. 
B)  They are those nations that are dependent on other nations for capital,have little or no industrialization,and have uneven patterns of urbanization. 
C)  They are those nations that were once colonial powers. 
D)  They are more developed than peripheral nations but less developed than semiperipheral nations. 
A)  They are dominant capitalist centres characterized by high levels of industrialization. 
B)  They are those nations that are dependent on other nations for capital,have little or no industrialization,and have uneven patterns of urbanization. 
C)  They are those nations that were once colonial powers. 
D)  They are more developed than peripheral nations but less developed than semiperipheral nations.

Question 8

On what perspective is dependency based?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  interactionist theory 
C)  postmodern theory 
D)  conflict theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  interactionist theory 
C)  postmodern theory 
D)  conflict theory

Question 9

Karl expected to earn $35,000 per year after graduating from university,but his current occupation only pays him $25,000 per year.What is Karl most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective poverty 
B)  relative poverty 
C)  short-term poverty 
D)  deferential poverty 
A)  subjective poverty 
B)  relative poverty 
C)  short-term poverty 
D)  deferential poverty

Question 10

Which theorist is most closely associated with world systems theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walt W.Rostow 
B)  Immanuel Wallerstein 
C)  Andre Gunder Frank 
D)  Karl Marx 
A)  Walt W.Rostow 
B)  Immanuel Wallerstein 
C)  Andre Gunder Frank 
D)  Karl Marx

Question 11

How is a lower-middle income economy defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  GNI per capita income of $1,045 U.S.or less 
B)  GNI per capita income of between $1,046 and $4,125 
C)  GNI per capita income of between $4,126 and $12,746 
D)  GNI per capita income of between $12,747 or more 
A)  GNI per capita income of $1,045 U.S.or less 
B)  GNI per capita income of between $1,046 and $4,125 
C)  GNI per capita income of between $4,126 and $12,746 
D)  GNI per capita income of between $12,747 or more

Question 12

World systems theory analyzes how commodity production is split into fragments and outsourced to different nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A large car company with headquarters in Canada moves part of its production facilities to a low-income country to take advantage of the cheap labour,less stringent regulations,and lower tax rates.Which theory of global stratification does this event most clearly validate?

Accepted Answer

A)  modernization theory 
B)  decentralization theory 
C)  new international division of labour theory 
D)  free trade and world systems theory 
A)  modernization theory 
B)  decentralization theory 
C)  new international division of labour theory 
D)  free trade and world systems theory

Question 14

If citizens of Nepal do not reflect on their current situation and work toward change,which of the following stages of development would modernization theory state that the nation is at?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  latent 
C)  technological maturity 
D)  high mass consumption 
A)  traditional 
B)  latent 
C)  technological maturity 
D)  high mass consumption

Question 15

In order to protect their agricultural industries,high-income countries provide enormous subsidies to farmers and large agricultural corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What four stages are involved in the modernization process?

Accepted Answer

A)  primitive,take-off,technological maturity,high mass consumption 
B)  traditional,take-off,technological maturity,globalization 
C)  primitive,take-off,technological maturity,popular consumption 
D)  traditional,take-off,technological maturity,high mass consumption 
A)  primitive,take-off,technological maturity,high mass consumption 
B)  traditional,take-off,technological maturity,globalization 
C)  primitive,take-off,technological maturity,popular consumption 
D)  traditional,take-off,technological maturity,high mass consumption

Question 17

Jaffey does not have a place to live,suffers from malnutrition,and is in poor health.Which of the following terms best reflects his situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  true poverty 
B)  absolute poverty 
C)  relative poverty 
D)  real poverty 
A)  true poverty 
B)  absolute poverty 
C)  relative poverty 
D)  real poverty

Question 18

Which theory of global stratification would argue that until Peru or Rwanda embrace Western values they will not be able to compete globally?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependency theory 
B)  world systems theory 
C)  modernization theory 
D)  new international division of labour theory 
A)  dependency theory 
B)  world systems theory 
C)  modernization theory 
D)  new international division of labour theory

Question 19

Which theory of global stratification argues that how a country is incorporated into the global economy is the key feature determining how economic development takes place?

Accepted Answer

A)  the new international division of labour theory 
B)  the world systems theory 
C)  the modernization theory 
D)  the dependency theory 
A)  the new international division of labour theory 
B)  the world systems theory 
C)  the modernization theory 
D)  the dependency theory

Question 20

Subjective poverty is calculated by comparing a person's income with the income of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Race and Ethnicity

List and define the three types of nations in world-systems analysis.

Some analysts have suggested that the problem of inequality lies not in excess but in poverty.

Suppose you claimed that global poverty arose from nations such as the United States exploiting nations such as Haiti,Uganda,and Vietnam.Which theory's assumptions would you be following?

What term is used to describe a level of economic deprivation in which people are unable to maintain an average standard of living?

Which of the following provides the best definition of global stratification?

What income category do Nigeria,Cambodia,and Haiti belong to?

According to world systems theory,which of the following is accurate about core nations?

On what perspective is dependency based?

Karl expected to earn $35,000 per year after graduating from university,but his current occupation only pays him $25,000 per year.What is Karl most likely experiencing?

Which theorist is most closely associated with world systems theory?

How is a lower-middle income economy defined?

World systems theory analyzes how commodity production is split into fragments and outsourced to different nations.

A large car company with headquarters in Canada moves part of its production facilities to a low-income country to take advantage of the cheap labour,less stringent regulations,and lower tax rates.Which theory of global stratification does this event most clearly validate?

If citizens of Nepal do not reflect on their current situation and work toward change,which of the following stages of development would modernization theory state that the nation is at?

In order to protect their agricultural industries,high-income countries provide enormous subsidies to farmers and large agricultural corporations.

What four stages are involved in the modernization process?

Jaffey does not have a place to live,suffers from malnutrition,and is in poor health.Which of the following terms best reflects his situation?

Which theory of global stratification would argue that until Peru or Rwanda embrace Western values they will not be able to compete globally?

Which theory of global stratification argues that how a country is incorporated into the global economy is the key feature determining how economic development takes place?

Subjective poverty is calculated by comparing a person's income with the income of others.

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