Question 1

The fundamental obstacle to development, according to modernization theory, is

Accepted Answer

A)  Imperialism. 
B)  Communism. 
C)  Traditional cultures. 
D)  Market economies. 
A)  Imperialism. 
B)  Communism. 
C)  Traditional cultures. 
D)  Market economies.

Question 2

Which nation followed an export-led industrialization strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tanzania 
B)  Nicaragua 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Russia 
A)  Tanzania 
B)  Nicaragua 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Russia

Question 3

Modernization theory has been criticized because

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A)  Some question whether the path to economic development taken by the developed countries can be duplicated elsewhere. 
B)  The structure of the international trading system is biased against industrialized states. 
C)  There is a lack of international competition to spur these nations to work harder. 
D)  Developing economies tend to be too diversified. 
A)  Some question whether the path to economic development taken by the developed countries can be duplicated elsewhere. 
B)  The structure of the international trading system is biased against industrialized states. 
C)  There is a lack of international competition to spur these nations to work harder. 
D)  Developing economies tend to be too diversified.

Question 4

Briefly explain how gender relations affect development.

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@#LAT-DLM&Clear relationship between development a

Question 5

In the nineteenth century, the major industries included

Accepted Answer

A)  Textiles and railroads. 
B)  Steel and heavy machinery. 
C)  Agriculture and lumber. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Textiles and railroads. 
B)  Steel and heavy machinery. 
C)  Agriculture and lumber. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Evaluate modernization theory: What is it, what does it argue, and what are the critiques? In your opinion, has it helped or hindered development?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&What is it?
o A socioeconomic theory of

Question 7

Pick one of the major theories (realism, liberalism, constructivism) and use the level of analysis to explain development.

Accepted Answer

I would choose the theory of liberalism

Question 8

What does a holistic approach to development entail? Give specific examples in your answer. In your opinion, is this the best approach?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Acknowledgment that development crosses

Question 9

Briefly differentiate between the views of modernization theory and dependency theory on TNCs.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Modernization: TNCs promote de

Question 10

Define civil society, and briefly explain how it is manifested internationally and domestically.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&A politically active, issue-or

Question 11

How have technology and microfinance provided a new paradigm for development? Be sure to provide examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Recognizes that previous attempts by int

Question 12

According to the text, the global partnership for development in fighting HIV/AIDS has sent doctors and nurses to Africa to help fight the disease. In the example, these doctors and nurses came from

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States. 
B)  Canada. 
C)  Mexico. 
D)  Cuba. 
A)  The United States. 
B)  Canada. 
C)  Mexico. 
D)  Cuba.

Question 13

Define primary products, give at least three examples (country and product), and explain how they relate to dependency theory.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Raw materials or resources (i.e., oil in

Question 14

Dependency theorists contend that TNCs

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide capital, technology, and training to developing countries. 
B)  Engage in transfer pricing to disguise profits. 
C)  Transfer only the best technology to the developing countries. 
D)  Do not utilize local capital to fund their projects. 
A)  Provide capital, technology, and training to developing countries. 
B)  Engage in transfer pricing to disguise profits. 
C)  Transfer only the best technology to the developing countries. 
D)  Do not utilize local capital to fund their projects.

Question 15

Briefly explain how microfinance works.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Provides loans to the world's

Question 16

Briefly explain how the three main theories view the Green Revolution.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Realists: The EU refusal to accept Afric

Question 17

SAPs and the Washington Consensus policies negatively affect women and girls in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational opportunities. 
B)  Access to medical facilities and drugs. 
C)  Access to public services. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Educational opportunities. 
B)  Access to medical facilities and drugs. 
C)  Access to public services. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

The theory that suggests that the international economic system is inherently biased against poor countries is

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercantilism. 
B)  Dependency theory. 
C)  Hegemonic-stability theory. 
D)  Constructivism. 
A)  Mercantilism. 
B)  Dependency theory. 
C)  Hegemonic-stability theory. 
D)  Constructivism.

Question 19

______________ argue that free trade creates development opportunities for all states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Realists 
B)  Liberals 
C)  World systems theorists 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  Realists 
B)  Liberals 
C)  World systems theorists 
D)  Both a and c

Question 20

Import-substitution industrialization involves

Accepted Answer

A)  Encouraging greater self-sufficiency. 
B)  Establishing protectionist trade policies. 
C)  Encouraging the manufacturing of products otherwise imported from abroad. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Encouraging greater self-sufficiency. 
B)  Establishing protectionist trade policies. 
C)  Encouraging the manufacturing of products otherwise imported from abroad. 
D)  All of the above.

The fundamental obstacle to development, according to modernization theory, is

Which nation followed an export-led industrialization strategy?

Modernization theory has been criticized because

Briefly explain how gender relations affect development.

In the nineteenth century, the major industries included

Evaluate modernization theory: What is it, what does it argue, and what are the critiques? In your opinion, has it helped or hindered development?

Pick one of the major theories (realism, liberalism, constructivism) and use the level of analysis to explain development.

What does a holistic approach to development entail? Give specific examples in your answer. In your opinion, is this the best approach?

Briefly differentiate between the views of modernization theory and dependency theory on TNCs.

Define civil society, and briefly explain how it is manifested internationally and domestically.

How have technology and microfinance provided a new paradigm for development? Be sure to provide examples in your answer.

According to the text, the global partnership for development in fighting HIV/AIDS has sent doctors and nurses to Africa to help fight the disease. In the example, these doctors and nurses came from

Define primary products, give at least three examples (country and product), and explain how they relate to dependency theory.

Dependency theorists contend that TNCs

Briefly explain how microfinance works.

Briefly explain how the three main theories view the Green Revolution.

SAPs and the Washington Consensus policies negatively affect women and girls in terms of

The theory that suggests that the international economic system is inherently biased against poor countries is

______________ argue that free trade creates development opportunities for all states.

Import-substitution industrialization involves

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Exam 10: World Politics: Development

The fundamental obstacle to development, according to modernization theory, is

Which nation followed an export-led industrialization strategy?

Modernization theory has been criticized because

Briefly explain how gender relations affect development.

In the nineteenth century, the major industries included

Evaluate modernization theory: What is it, what does it argue, and what are the critiques? In your opinion, has it helped or hindered development?

Pick one of the major theories (realism, liberalism, constructivism) and use the level of analysis to explain development.

What does a holistic approach to development entail? Give specific examples in your answer. In your opinion, is this the best approach?

Briefly differentiate between the views of modernization theory and dependency theory on TNCs.

Define civil society, and briefly explain how it is manifested internationally and domestically.

How have technology and microfinance provided a new paradigm for development? Be sure to provide examples in your answer.

According to the text, the global partnership for development in fighting HIV/AIDS has sent doctors and nurses to Africa to help fight the disease. In the example, these doctors and nurses came from

Define primary products, give at least three examples (country and product), and explain how they relate to dependency theory.

Dependency theorists contend that TNCs

Briefly explain how microfinance works.

Briefly explain how the three main theories view the Green Revolution.

SAPs and the Washington Consensus policies negatively affect women and girls in terms of

The theory that suggests that the international economic system is inherently biased against poor countries is

______________ argue that free trade creates development opportunities for all states.

Import-substitution industrialization involves

World Politics: Complexity and Competing Processes

Theory and World Politics

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World Politics and Economics: the Cold War

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Contemporary Security Issues

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