Exam 8: Global Inequality

Tiffany studies countries that are located in East and Southeast Asia,the oil-rich countries of the Middle East and North Africa,and the once-communist republics of the former Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies.Her research focuses on ______ countries.

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In a few sentences,explain how the World Bank measures global inequality.What are some of the problems with measuring inequality in this way?

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The gross national income (GNI)per capita is a measure of a country's yearly output of goods and services per person.Because GNI figures are overall averages,they hide the substantial differences between countries.This means that the increasing gap between poor and rich countries is hidden when the GNI is used to measure global inequality.Also,the GNI includes only goods and services that are produced for cash sale.This excludes people who work and trade in the informal economy.The statistics used in the GNI do not account for these types of transactions.More generally,this measurement assumes a country's worth based solely on the economy and ignores noneconomic indicators.Students might also mention that this measure can also hide inequalities between people within the countries it is measuring.

According to the textbook,high-income countries are generally those countries that

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Illness and disease among low-income countries are often a result of poor sanitation,polluted water,and susceptibility to disease brought on by famine and malnutrition.This illustrates the fact that most serious illnesses and diseases in low-income countries are

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Morgan argues that economics must be viewed as independent nations engaged in diplomatic and economic relations with one another.How would world-systems theorists critique this idea?

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According to the textbook,the middle-income countries are primarily located in

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In a couple sentences,describe how dependency theorists explain global inequality.

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Question 7

James has been working at a restaurant for a couple years.During this time,he has received numerous positive reviews from customers and his coworkers know they can depend on him during busy periods.However,despite his hard work he is still earning the same hourly wage he was when he was first hired. This wage is so low that James is struggling to pay his bills and afford an apartment.While he is experiencing this financial struggle,he sees many customers drive nice cars to the restaurant and hears stories about how many of his coworkers are taking vacations.James's dissatisfaction with his standard of living is best described as

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Question 8

Keynesian economists begin with the assumption that the state should regulate economic policy for everyone's benefit.Why might sociologists who use market-oriented theories be critical of this idea?

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The United States would be considered one of the ______ countries in world-systems theory.

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Dependency theories can be described as

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Over the past thirty years,the global standard of living has

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As an example of the progress humanity has made,your roommate Sandra notes that the average income in the world has gone up over the past few decades.What evidence might a sociologist give to contradict her?

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The rise of a transnational capitalist class,transnational state,rising global police state,and globalized production and financial system are traits of

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Neoliberalism asserts that

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Countries that make up the former Soviet Union are considered which type of country?

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Pepe believes that we need to consider forces beyond natural disasters and other natural forces when we talk about global inequality.Which answer BEST explains why he might feel this way?

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Alejandra believes that poverty in Colombia is due largely to exploitation by the United States and multinational corporations originating in the United States.Her view is best described as corresponding to what theory or set of theories?

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James lives in a country that has a mostly agricultural economy and has only recently begun to industrialize.He lives in a ______ country.

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In world-systems theory,the state is seen as the actor promoting the interests of its national business class.In contrast,_______ argues that stateless corporations are the main actors in the global economy.

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Tiffany studies countries that are located in East and Southeast Asia,the oil-rich countries of the Middle East and North Africa,and the once-communist republics of the former Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies.Her research focuses on ______ countries.

In a few sentences,explain how the World Bank measures global inequality.What are some of the problems with measuring inequality in this way?

According to the textbook,high-income countries are generally those countries that

Illness and disease among low-income countries are often a result of poor sanitation,polluted water,and susceptibility to disease brought on by famine and malnutrition.This illustrates the fact that most serious illnesses and diseases in low-income countries are

Morgan argues that economics must be viewed as independent nations engaged in diplomatic and economic relations with one another.How would world-systems theorists critique this idea?

According to the textbook,the middle-income countries are primarily located in

In a couple sentences,describe how dependency theorists explain global inequality.

Keynesian economists begin with the assumption that the state should regulate economic policy for everyone's benefit.Why might sociologists who use market-oriented theories be critical of this idea?

The United States would be considered one of the ______ countries in world-systems theory.

Dependency theories can be described as

Over the past thirty years,the global standard of living has

As an example of the progress humanity has made,your roommate Sandra notes that the average income in the world has gone up over the past few decades.What evidence might a sociologist give to contradict her?

The rise of a transnational capitalist class,transnational state,rising global police state,and globalized production and financial system are traits of

Neoliberalism asserts that

Countries that make up the former Soviet Union are considered which type of country?

Pepe believes that we need to consider forces beyond natural disasters and other natural forces when we talk about global inequality.Which answer BEST explains why he might feel this way?

Alejandra believes that poverty in Colombia is due largely to exploitation by the United States and multinational corporations originating in the United States.Her view is best described as corresponding to what theory or set of theories?

James lives in a country that has a mostly agricultural economy and has only recently begun to industrialize.He lives in a ______ country.

In world-systems theory,the state is seen as the actor promoting the interests of its national business class.In contrast,_______ argues that stateless corporations are the main actors in the global economy.

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