Question 1

What functions and purposes do regimes provide? How and why are they created? Explain and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Regimes are established to serve various functions and purposes, including maintaining social order, providing governance and leadership, and regulating the behavior of individuals within a society. They are created in response to the need for organized systems of authority and control, and are often formed through a combination of historical, cultural, and political factors.

One of the primary functions of regimes is to establish and enforce laws and regulations that govern the behavior of individuals and groups within a society. This helps to maintain social order and stability, and ensures that conflicts and disputes are resolved in a fair and just manner. Regimes also provide leadership and governance, overseeing the administration of public services and resources, and making decisions that affect the welfare and interests of the population.

Regimes are created through a variety of means, including through the establishment of constitutions, the election of leaders, or through force or revolution. In some cases, regimes may be established through the imposition of external powers, such as colonial or imperial forces. The creation of regimes is often influenced by historical events, cultural traditions, and the desires and needs of the population.

One example of a regime is the government of the United States, which was established through the drafting of a constitution and the election of leaders through a democratic process. The US government serves the function of providing governance and leadership, and is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations that govern the behavior of its citizens. Another example is the regime of North Korea, which was created through a combination of historical events and the imposition of external powers. The North Korean regime serves the function of maintaining social order and regulating the behavior of its citizens, but is often criticized for its lack of democratic processes and human rights abuses.

Question 2

China's pirating of computer software,audio recordings,and other high-tech goods protected by copyrights is likely to decrease in the future because

Accepted Answer

A)  it now has a vibrant domestic market and demand for such goods. 
B)  its move toward liberal democracy compels it to focus on the rule of law. 
C)  its membership in the WTO will necessitate some economic restructuring and economic transparency. 
D)  it is suffering under economic sanctions. 
A)  it now has a vibrant domestic market and demand for such goods. 
B)  its move toward liberal democracy compels it to focus on the rule of law. 
C)  its membership in the WTO will necessitate some economic restructuring and economic transparency. 
D)  it is suffering under economic sanctions. C

Question 3

Taxes and duties that are levied to control imports of goods and services are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  quotas. 
B)  nontariff barriers. 
C)  infant industries. 
D)  tariffs. 
A)  quotas. 
B)  nontariff barriers. 
C)  infant industries. 
D)  tariffs. D

Question 4

In 2010,the U.S.trade deficit with China was almost

Accepted Answer

A)  $75 billion. 
B)  $175 billion. 
C)  $275 billion. 
D)  $375 billion. 
A)  $75 billion. 
B)  $175 billion. 
C)  $275 billion. 
D)  $375 billion.

Question 5

What are the causes and consequences of the global move toward free trade? Explain and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The global move toward free trade has be

Question 6

_______________is an event that illustrates the concepts of both sensitivity and vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dropping the atomic bomb 
B)  The end of the cold war 
C)  The Asian financial crisis 
D)  9/11 
A)  Dropping the atomic bomb 
B)  The end of the cold war 
C)  The Asian financial crisis 
D)  9/11

Question 7

A network of rules,norms and procedures that regularize behavior and control its effects is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a regime. 
B)  an organization. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  forced compliance. 
A)  a regime. 
B)  an organization. 
C)  interdependence. 
D)  forced compliance.

Question 8

Two elements of interdependence are

Accepted Answer

A)  chaos and security dilemma. 
B)  security dilemma and vulnerability. 
C)  vulnerability and sensitivity. 
D)  sensitivity and chaos. 
A)  chaos and security dilemma. 
B)  security dilemma and vulnerability. 
C)  vulnerability and sensitivity. 
D)  sensitivity and chaos.

Question 9

The economic policy known as autarky

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to minimizing trade to favor domestic production of all goods and services. 
B)  is rarely very cost-efficient. 
C)  is undertaken when state leaders value isolation over productive efficiency. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  refers to minimizing trade to favor domestic production of all goods and services. 
B)  is rarely very cost-efficient. 
C)  is undertaken when state leaders value isolation over productive efficiency. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

International interdependence has two dimensions: sensitivity and vulnerability.Explain.

Accepted Answer

International interdependence refers to

Question 11

By 2010,almost _________ trade disputes had been submitted to the World Trade Organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  125 
B)  275 
C)  325 
D)  450 
A)  125 
B)  275 
C)  325 
D)  450

Question 12

In 2009,high income countries accounted for approximately ______percent of all international trade.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90 
A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90

Question 13

Realists are concerned with _________ gains;whereas liberals focus on __________ gains.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute;relative 
B)  positive;mutual 
C)  relative;absolute 
D)  mutual;positive 
A)  absolute;relative 
B)  positive;mutual 
C)  relative;absolute 
D)  mutual;positive

Question 14

Contemporary radical thinkers examine the ____________ that allows for the growing wealth divide in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  collective action problem 
B)  autarky 
C)  "spontaneous consent" of the masses 
D)  absolute gains 
A)  collective action problem 
B)  autarky 
C)  "spontaneous consent" of the masses 
D)  absolute gains

Question 15

One of the basic principles of international trade refers to how states produce what they are best at producing and then trading the surplus for other goods.This is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  surplus trade rules. 
B)  export controls. 
C)  comparative advantage. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  surplus trade rules. 
B)  export controls. 
C)  comparative advantage. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 16

Hegemonic decline under the Bretton Woods system refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the sun setting on the British empire. 
B)  the 1970s reality that the U.S.economy could no longer be the sole engine of worldwide economic growth. 
C)  the 1930s shift away from gold as the standard currency under Truman. 
D)  the Fall of the Roman Empire. 
A)  the sun setting on the British empire. 
B)  the 1970s reality that the U.S.economy could no longer be the sole engine of worldwide economic growth. 
C)  the 1930s shift away from gold as the standard currency under Truman. 
D)  the Fall of the Roman Empire.

Question 17

_________ believes that in the domain of international political economy,international organizations and MNCs have the same influence as states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neomercantilists 
B)  Realists 
C)  Liberals 
D)  Radicals 
A)  Neomercantilists 
B)  Realists 
C)  Liberals 
D)  Radicals

Question 18

What is comparative advantage? Does it always work to increase the wealth of nations? Why or why not? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Comparative advantage refers to a countr

Question 19

Protectionism is a policy of

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating imports. 
B)  protecting only competitive industries. 
C)  restricting imports. 
D)  protecting all industries. 
A)  eliminating imports. 
B)  protecting only competitive industries. 
C)  restricting imports. 
D)  protecting all industries.

Question 20

Embedded liberalism refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the economic liberalism embedded within shared understanding of international relations. 
B)  the language in multilateral treaties mandating economic liberalism. 
C)  the language in multilateral treaties mandating political liberalism. 
D)  the commitment to embed economic and political liberalism into trade agreements. 
A)  the economic liberalism embedded within shared understanding of international relations. 
B)  the language in multilateral treaties mandating economic liberalism. 
C)  the language in multilateral treaties mandating political liberalism. 
D)  the commitment to embed economic and political liberalism into trade agreements.

What functions and purposes do regimes provide? How and why are they created? Explain and provide examples.

China's pirating of computer software,audio recordings,and other high-tech goods protected by copyrights is likely to decrease in the future because

Taxes and duties that are levied to control imports of goods and services are also known as

In 2010,the U.S.trade deficit with China was almost

What are the causes and consequences of the global move toward free trade? Explain and provide examples.

_______________is an event that illustrates the concepts of both sensitivity and vulnerability.

A network of rules,norms and procedures that regularize behavior and control its effects is also known as

Two elements of interdependence are

The economic policy known as autarky

International interdependence has two dimensions: sensitivity and vulnerability.Explain.

By 2010,almost _________ trade disputes had been submitted to the World Trade Organization.

In 2009,high income countries accounted for approximately ______percent of all international trade.

Realists are concerned with _ gains;whereas liberals focus on __ gains.

Contemporary radical thinkers examine the ____________ that allows for the growing wealth divide in the world.

One of the basic principles of international trade refers to how states produce what they are best at producing and then trading the surplus for other goods.This is also known as

Hegemonic decline under the Bretton Woods system refers to

_________ believes that in the domain of international political economy,international organizations and MNCs have the same influence as states.

What is comparative advantage? Does it always work to increase the wealth of nations? Why or why not? Explain.

Protectionism is a policy of

Embedded liberalism refers to

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

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Exam 11: Interdependence and Economic Order

What functions and purposes do regimes provide? How and why are they created? Explain and provide examples.

China's pirating of computer software,audio recordings,and other high-tech goods protected by copyrights is likely to decrease in the future because

Taxes and duties that are levied to control imports of goods and services are also known as

In 2010,the U.S.trade deficit with China was almost

What are the causes and consequences of the global move toward free trade? Explain and provide examples.

_______________is an event that illustrates the concepts of both sensitivity and vulnerability.

A network of rules,norms and procedures that regularize behavior and control its effects is also known as

Two elements of interdependence are

The economic policy known as autarky

International interdependence has two dimensions: sensitivity and vulnerability.Explain.

By 2010,almost _________ trade disputes had been submitted to the World Trade Organization.

In 2009,high income countries accounted for approximately ______percent of all international trade.

Realists are concerned with _________ gains;whereas liberals focus on __________ gains.

Contemporary radical thinkers examine the ____________ that allows for the growing wealth divide in the world.

One of the basic principles of international trade refers to how states produce what they are best at producing and then trading the surplus for other goods.This is also known as

Hegemonic decline under the Bretton Woods system refers to

_________ believes that in the domain of international political economy,international organizations and MNCs have the same influence as states.

What is comparative advantage? Does it always work to increase the wealth of nations? Why or why not? Explain.

Protectionism is a policy of

Embedded liberalism refers to

World Politics: Analysis,choice,and Constraint

Thinking About World Politics: Theory and Reality

Global Actors: States and Other Players on the World Stage

Power and Influence in Global Society: Relations Between States

Domestic Sources of Foreign Policy

Decision Making: Rationality,psychology,and Organizations

Why States and Other Actors Resort to Force

Security Dilemma: Armament and Disarmament

International Law

Global Order,organization,and the United Nations

Regional Economic Integration and Globalization

Development and Underdevelopment

Global Commons: Environmental Threats and Responses

Which Global Future

Filters

Realists are concerned with _ gains;whereas liberals focus on __ gains.