Exam 14: The Struggle for Economic Well-Being

Although state-based foreign aid from wealthier countries is important in the efforts to eradicate poverty, there are some limitations and/or problems with these programs. Write an essay that discusses some of these problems.

The specialized UN agency concerned with financial and exchange stability and the management of debt is the __________________________________.

If you were to design a program to combat poverty in the developing world, what might it look like? Explain the elements in your design and why you chose them.

The authors note a number of approaches to economic well-being: liberal capitalism and liberal democracy, egalitarian communism, illiberal capitalism, right-wing authoritarianism, and democratic socialism. In your judgment, which of these approaches offers the best hope for global economic improvement, and why?

Discuss the state of poverty in the world today, including its geographic distribution, its scope and severity, and its impact on politics.