Exam 12: The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

Although the saying is, "A rising tide lifts all boats," globalization is not affecting all states equally. (a) Who are the big winners and who are the losers? (b) What creates this disparity and keeps all states from developing along parallel paths? (c) What steps could be taken to help those who are adversely affected by globalization?

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Globalization is real, for better or for worse. Many people recommend globalization for international public policy, because they believe that its consequences are basically good for humankind. However, critics argue that globalization's costs far outweigh its benefits. As the pace of globalization has become a recognized force in world politics, it also has become a topic of heated debate. Globalization has hit a political speed bump, provoking intense critical evaluation of globalization's causes, characteristics, and consequences, and inspiring fresh ethical examination of the elevated interdependence of countries and human beings.

Critics of globalization often state that it is little more than the spread of values and norms from the world's hegemon, the United States, and might lead to the elimination of ancient and valued cultures around the world.

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A severe reduction in the world's population comes from xenophobia.

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The processes that are widening, deepening, and accelerating the interconnectedness among societies are collectively called _____.

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Global North countries are experiencing an aging population due to declining birth rates while the Global South is experiencing rising populations and a youth bulge.

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The "global village" is a metaphor used to portray a world where

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Population growth in the Global North

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Fertility rate is defined as

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Which of the following is a negative consequence of longer lifespans and aging populations?

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According to expert Jeremy Youde, _____ is of utmost importance to the state's ability to survive.

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The dualism between city dwellers and those living in rural areas refers to

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Which of the following best describes Thomas Malthus's theory on population growth?

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The WTO's World Telecom Pact ended government and private telecommunication monopolies in many states.

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Which of the following are innovations of information technology that constitute new and different forms of communication?

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Briefly describe the characteristics of autocracies and democracies. Discuss how each type of government might respond in the event of a global communicable disease outbreak. What institutional constraints would democracies face that autocracies would not? Which type of government would be best equipped to combat a global outbreak of disease? Why?

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Fertility and population growth rates continue to increase steadily all over the world.

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Fertility rates in the Global South are roughly three times as high as the Global North.

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A migration pattern in which individuals move from rural areas to cities is known as _____.

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Countries often respond with vigorous quarantine measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as avian flu or swine flu.

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Approximately half of all Internet users now live in the Global South.

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Critics of globalization often state that it is little more than the spread of values and norms from the world's hegemon, the United States, and might lead to the elimination of ancient and valued cultures around the world.

A severe reduction in the world's population comes from xenophobia.

The processes that are widening, deepening, and accelerating the interconnectedness among societies are collectively called _____.

Global North countries are experiencing an aging population due to declining birth rates while the Global South is experiencing rising populations and a youth bulge.

The "global village" is a metaphor used to portray a world where

Population growth in the Global North

Fertility rate is defined as

Which of the following is a negative consequence of longer lifespans and aging populations?

According to expert Jeremy Youde, _____ is of utmost importance to the state's ability to survive.

The dualism between city dwellers and those living in rural areas refers to

Which of the following best describes Thomas Malthus's theory on population growth?

The WTO's World Telecom Pact ended government and private telecommunication monopolies in many states.

Which of the following are innovations of information technology that constitute new and different forms of communication?

Fertility and population growth rates continue to increase steadily all over the world.

Fertility rates in the Global South are roughly three times as high as the Global North.

A migration pattern in which individuals move from rural areas to cities is known as _____.

Countries often respond with vigorous quarantine measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as avian flu or swine flu.

Approximately half of all Internet users now live in the Global South.

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International Trade in the Global Marketplace

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Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations

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