Question 1

Which of the following represents the realpolitik school of international political economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism 
B)  economic structuralism 
C)  economic nationalism 
D)  economic internationalism 
A)  capitalism 
B)  economic structuralism 
C)  economic nationalism 
D)  economic internationalism

Question 2

Countries that have made significant strides toward the establishment of a modern economic base are often referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  newly developing countries (NDCs). 
B)  countries in transition (CITs). 
C)  economically developed countries (EDCs). 
D)  newly industrializing countries (NICs). 
A)  newly developing countries (NDCs). 
B)  countries in transition (CITs). 
C)  economically developed countries (EDCs). 
D)  newly industrializing countries (NICs).

Question 3

Structuralists would argue that the current low price of oil is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  an oversupply of oil and lower demand from consumers. 
B)  increased efforts by EDCs to produce more of their own oil. 
C)  manipulation of the market economy by oil produc­ers and capitalist consumers. 
D)  economic sanctions placed on oil-producing coun­tries by the United States. 
A)  an oversupply of oil and lower demand from consumers. 
B)  increased efforts by EDCs to produce more of their own oil. 
C)  manipulation of the market economy by oil produc­ers and capitalist consumers. 
D)  economic sanctions placed on oil-producing coun­tries by the United States.

Question 4

All companies that produce major military weapons require approval from whom before their sale on the international market?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government 
B)  Foreign Ministry 
C)  Military 
D)  United Nations 
A)  Government 
B)  Foreign Ministry 
C)  Military 
D)  United Nations

Question 5

Once implemented,cartels have always proven to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the South's reform agenda.What is the New International Economic Order? Do you believe the "Doha Program of Action" will be effective?

Accepted Answer

Students should understand that many peo

Question 7

The fundamental cause of concern among EDCs is that the North's growth rate has

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded. 
B)  contracted. 
C)  stagnated. 
D)  slowed. 
A)  expanded. 
B)  contracted. 
C)  stagnated. 
D)  slowed.

Question 8

The end of the cold war has

Accepted Answer

A)  increased the need for strategic cooperation. 
B)  lessened the need for strategic cooperation. 
C)  had no effect on the global economy. 
D)  caused a rapid acceleration in the world's economy. 
A)  increased the need for strategic cooperation. 
B)  lessened the need for strategic cooperation. 
C)  had no effect on the global economy. 
D)  caused a rapid acceleration in the world's economy.

Question 9

Economic liberals are considered modified capitalists because they believe that

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism should be radically reformed to reduce class-based divisions. 
B)  IGOs and national governments should be used in a limited sense to ensure fair competition. 
C)  politics should play a more pivotal role in economic policy. 
D)  pure free trade without political interference will increase global prosperity. 
A)  capitalism should be radically reformed to reduce class-based divisions. 
B)  IGOs and national governments should be used in a limited sense to ensure fair competition. 
C)  politics should play a more pivotal role in economic policy. 
D)  pure free trade without political interference will increase global prosperity.

Question 10

Products that can be employed for both civilian and military use are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilateral goods 
B)  Military goods 
C)  Dual-use goods 
D)  Multipurpose products 
A)  Bilateral goods 
B)  Military goods 
C)  Dual-use goods 
D)  Multipurpose products

Question 11

List three negative by-products of development.

Accepted Answer

An explosive populat

Question 12

The authors discuss some of the differences in prosperity between the North and the South.The South has put forward a reform agenda.Pick two of the three theories of international political economy and describe the prospects of reform from these perspectives.

Accepted Answer

This answer should highlight a basic und

Question 13

The New International Economic Order

Accepted Answer

A)  lacks UN support. 
B)  was repudiated by the "Havana Program of Action." 
C)  reaffirms the desirability of laissez-faire capitalism 
D)  calls for reforms in the global economy to address inequality and poverty. 
A)  lacks UN support. 
B)  was repudiated by the "Havana Program of Action." 
C)  reaffirms the desirability of laissez-faire capitalism 
D)  calls for reforms in the global economy to address inequality and poverty.

Question 14

International exchange rates have little impact on domestic economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common form of investment restriction limits foreign

Accepted Answer

A)  ownership of companies and real estate. 
B)  control of transportation industries. 
C)  trade through travel. 
D)  subsidies. 
A)  ownership of companies and real estate. 
B)  control of transportation industries. 
C)  trade through travel. 
D)  subsidies.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the general pattern of trade is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  World trade has decreased over the past 100 years as a greater number of countries have sought protec­tionist strategies to protect their labor markets. 
B)  World trade has increased over the past 100 years due to growing economic interdependence. 
C)  World trade has leveled off over the past 100 years as a greater number of countries have begun to focus on domestic specialization. 
D)  World trade has fluctuated significantly over the past 100 years because it is closely linked to international politics. 
A)  World trade has decreased over the past 100 years as a greater number of countries have sought protec­tionist strategies to protect their labor markets. 
B)  World trade has increased over the past 100 years due to growing economic interdependence. 
C)  World trade has leveled off over the past 100 years as a greater number of countries have begun to focus on domestic specialization. 
D)  World trade has fluctuated significantly over the past 100 years because it is closely linked to international politics.

Question 17

Name the three main approaches to IPE.

Accepted Answer

Economic nationalism

Question 18

Economic internationalists believe in using economic policy to further national interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The economic model that is unquestionably dominant in the current international system is

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  mercantilism. 
D)  Marxism. 
A)  capitalism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  mercantilism. 
D)  Marxism.

Question 20

Countries can implement both tariff and nontariff barriers to limit imports or investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following represents the realpolitik school of international political economy?

Countries that have made significant strides toward the establishment of a modern economic base are often referred to as

Structuralists would argue that the current low price of oil is a result of

All companies that produce major military weapons require approval from whom before their sale on the international market?

Once implemented,cartels have always proven to be successful.

Discuss the South's reform agenda.What is the New International Economic Order? Do you believe the "Doha Program of Action" will be effective?

The fundamental cause of concern among EDCs is that the North's growth rate has

The end of the cold war has

Economic liberals are considered modified capitalists because they believe that

Products that can be employed for both civilian and military use are known as what?

List three negative by-products of development.

The authors discuss some of the differences in prosperity between the North and the South.The South has put forward a reform agenda.Pick two of the three theories of international political economy and describe the prospects of reform from these perspectives.

The New International Economic Order

International exchange rates have little impact on domestic economies.

The most common form of investment restriction limits foreign

Which of the following statements about the general pattern of trade is true?

Name the three main approaches to IPE.

Economic internationalists believe in using economic policy to further national interests.

The economic model that is unquestionably dominant in the current international system is

Countries can implement both tariff and nontariff barriers to limit imports or investment.

Thinking and Caring About World Politics

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

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Exam 10: National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road

Which of the following represents the realpolitik school of international political economy?

Countries that have made significant strides toward the establishment of a modern economic base are often referred to as

Structuralists would argue that the current low price of oil is a result of

All companies that produce major military weapons require approval from whom before their sale on the international market?

Once implemented,cartels have always proven to be successful.

Discuss the South's reform agenda.What is the New International Economic Order? Do you believe the "Doha Program of Action" will be effective?

The fundamental cause of concern among EDCs is that the North's growth rate has

The end of the cold war has

Economic liberals are considered modified capitalists because they believe that

Products that can be employed for both civilian and military use are known as what?

List three negative by-products of development.

The authors discuss some of the differences in prosperity between the North and the South.The South has put forward a reform agenda.Pick two of the three theories of international political economy and describe the prospects of reform from these perspectives.

The New International Economic Order

International exchange rates have little impact on domestic economies.

The most common form of investment restriction limits foreign

Which of the following statements about the general pattern of trade is true?

Name the three main approaches to IPE.

Economic internationalists believe in using economic policy to further national interests.

The economic model that is unquestionably dominant in the current international system is

Countries can implement both tariff and nontariff barriers to limit imports or investment.

Thinking and Caring About World Politics

The Evolution of World Politics

Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy

Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation

Globalization: the Alternative Orientation

Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure

Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance

International Law and Human Rights

Pursuing Security

International Economics: The Alternative Road

Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere

Filters