Question 1

The political philosophy of Karl Marx has had a great deal of influence on economics and politics for the past century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In order to be considered a true capitalist, you must exert control over others' labour in order to make a profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Briefly compare and contrast the theories espoused by Karl Marx and Adam Smith.

Accepted Answer

The debate on the dynamics of capitalism

Question 4

Marx-inspired critiques of political economy argue that persistent inequalities exist between ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multinational corporations 
B)  countries 
C)  social groups 
D)  Both B & C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  multinational corporations 
B)  countries 
C)  social groups 
D)  Both B & C 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Critical development theories inspired by Marxism focus on how capitalism has been shaped by colonialism and imperialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Import substitution industrialization was seen as a solution to the problem(s) of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior goods produced locally 
B)  poorly trained local labour 
C)  inequitable terms of trade 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  inferior goods produced locally 
B)  poorly trained local labour 
C)  inequitable terms of trade 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

China has notably increased wealth since 2000, thus catching up with the rest of the world. Political theorists argue this is problematic because _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the world really did not want Asian countries to catch up 
B)  the increase in wealth in China has led to an increase in socio-economic inequality 
C)  the rapid increase in wealth has led to rapid environmental degradation 
D)  Both B & C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  the world really did not want Asian countries to catch up 
B)  the increase in wealth in China has led to an increase in socio-economic inequality 
C)  the rapid increase in wealth has led to rapid environmental degradation 
D)  Both B & C 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Why do critical race theorists talk about "racialization" and "racialized" peoples?

Accepted Answer

When New World slavery was abolished in

Question 9

Praxis is the idea that practice makes perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe Walter Rodney's argument that European colonialism underdeveloped African countries.

Accepted Answer

Walter Rodney was a prominent West India

Question 11

Class is not a thing; it must be understood as a social relation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marxists and their modern counterparts argue that capitalism is sustainable over the long term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Before the advent of capitalism, most land in England was held in common. This meant that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the king owned all the land, but people could live wherever they wanted 
B)  land was owned by communities and people had the right to farm the land as well as extract resources like firewood * 
C)  no one owned the land 
D)  you could own land simply be living on it - a version of squatter's rights 
A)  the king owned all the land, but people could live wherever they wanted 
B)  land was owned by communities and people had the right to farm the land as well as extract resources like firewood * 
C)  no one owned the land 
D)  you could own land simply be living on it - a version of squatter's rights

Question 14

Vladimir Lenin believed that imperialism was an unavoidable stage in the evolution of capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Statistics presented by organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank purport to represent class, but this should be more accurately labelled "socio-economic status" because __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  this measure does not tell us how wealth is being created and by whom 
B)  it is really a measure of how successful big businesses are 
C)  these organizations cannot access data on labour conditions 
D)  they reference the process of exploitation 
E)  None of the above 
A)  this measure does not tell us how wealth is being created and by whom 
B)  it is really a measure of how successful big businesses are 
C)  these organizations cannot access data on labour conditions 
D)  they reference the process of exploitation 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Cuba is an interesting case study in political economy because _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it managed to delink itself from a superpower (US
A)  and thrive in certain contexts 
B)  it demonstrated that the state does have a role to play in development 
C)  it has developed a world class health care and education system without traditional capitalism 
D)  it demonstrated that there is no perfect model of development 
E)  All of the above 
A)  it managed to delink itself from a superpower (US
A)  and thrive in certain contexts 
B)  it demonstrated that the state does have a role to play in development 
C)  it has developed a world class health care and education system without traditional capitalism 
D)  it demonstrated that there is no perfect model of development 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

How do critical political economy approaches view the origins of the concept of "development"?

Accepted Answer

The idea of development has its origins

Question 18

The mainstream, modern notion of development was heavily influenced by Cold War ideology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Neo-colonialism is similar to older forms of colonialism except ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is less military intervention 
B)  there is less direct rule of a colony by the colonial power 
C)  neo-colonialism is more control by markets than by men 
D)  it is less costly 
E)  All of the above 
A)  there is less military intervention 
B)  there is less direct rule of a colony by the colonial power 
C)  neo-colonialism is more control by markets than by men 
D)  it is less costly 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

Class relationships are inherently conflictual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Critical Political Economy of Development

The political philosophy of Karl Marx has had a great deal of influence on economics and politics for the past century.

In order to be considered a true capitalist, you must exert control over others' labour in order to make a profit.

Briefly compare and contrast the theories espoused by Karl Marx and Adam Smith.

Marx-inspired critiques of political economy argue that persistent inequalities exist between ____________.

Critical development theories inspired by Marxism focus on how capitalism has been shaped by colonialism and imperialism.

Import substitution industrialization was seen as a solution to the problem(s) of ____________.

China has notably increased wealth since 2000, thus catching up with the rest of the world. Political theorists argue this is problematic because _____________.

Why do critical race theorists talk about "racialization" and "racialized" peoples?

Praxis is the idea that practice makes perfect.

Describe Walter Rodney's argument that European colonialism underdeveloped African countries.

Class is not a thing; it must be understood as a social relation.

Marxists and their modern counterparts argue that capitalism is sustainable over the long term.

Before the advent of capitalism, most land in England was held in common. This meant that ____________.

Vladimir Lenin believed that imperialism was an unavoidable stage in the evolution of capitalism.

Statistics presented by organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank purport to represent class, but this should be more accurately labelled "socio-economic status" because __________________.

Cuba is an interesting case study in political economy because _____________.

How do critical political economy approaches view the origins of the concept of "development"?

The mainstream, modern notion of development was heavily influenced by Cold War ideology.

Neo-colonialism is similar to older forms of colonialism except ___________.

Class relationships are inherently conflictual.

What Is Development? From Economic Growth to the Sustainable Development Goals

Imperialism and the Colonial Experience

Theories of Development Economics

Post-development and Alternatives to Development

Gender and Development: Theoretical Insights and International Commitments

Globalization and Development

State of the State: Does the State Have a Role in Development?

National Development Agencies and Bilateral Aid

The International Financial Institutions

The United Nations and Multilateral Actors in Development

Private Enterprise and Development

Civil Society and Development

China and the Emerging Economies

Debt and Development

Free Trade, Fair Trade, and South-South Trade

Democracy

Climate Change, Environment, and Development

Rural Development

Urban Development: Cities in the Global South

Development and Health

Conflict and Development

Refugees and International Development Policy and Practice

Indigenous Community Economic Resilience

Culture and Development

Measuring and Evaluating Poverty

Inequality and Social Policy

Planning and Appraising Development Projects

Humanitarian Assistance and Intervention

Ethics of Development, by Des Gasper

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