Question 1

Many developing countries are known as late developers. What does this term imply for the developing world? What are the challenges that they face?

Accepted Answer

The term "late developers" implies that

Question 2

The concept of good governance refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a government that is led by moral leaders. 
B)  a transparent, accountable, and effective government. 
C)  all types of democracies. 
D)  democratically elected governments. 
A)  a government that is led by moral leaders. 
B)  a transparent, accountable, and effective government. 
C)  all types of democracies. 
D)  democratically elected governments.

Question 3

What are some difficulties in defining and measuring poverty?

Accepted Answer

Defining and measuring poverty can be di

Question 4

The development concept that pushes for the state to accumulate capital, direct investment, and provide legal, administrative, and educational infrastructure is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the developmental state. 
B)  the free market. 
C)  state socialism. 
D)  the invisible hand. 
A)  the developmental state. 
B)  the free market. 
C)  state socialism. 
D)  the invisible hand.

Question 5

Theorists in the __________ school of thought tend to argue that inequality was produced by colonialism and will persist unless specific steps are taken.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic structuralist 
B)  liberal 
C)  realist 
D)  constructivist 
A)  economic structuralist 
B)  liberal 
C)  realist 
D)  constructivist

Question 6

Rich countries should be concerned about poverty in other countries in part because

Accepted Answer

A)  poor countries vote in the United Nations and other international organizations. 
B)  poverty undermines economic growth in rich countries. 
C)  businesses need poor people in other countries to hire as workers. 
D)  poverty impedes the development of a poor country's natural resources. 
A)  poor countries vote in the United Nations and other international organizations. 
B)  poverty undermines economic growth in rich countries. 
C)  businesses need poor people in other countries to hire as workers. 
D)  poverty impedes the development of a poor country's natural resources.

Question 7

What problem do late developers confront with economies of scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  They produce on a small scale at a higher cost. 
B)  They are unable to produce a large amount of their goods. 
C)  First movers are able to undermine these new businesses. 
D)  The laws and policies set by the first movers hinder late developers. 
A)  They produce on a small scale at a higher cost. 
B)  They are unable to produce a large amount of their goods. 
C)  First movers are able to undermine these new businesses. 
D)  The laws and policies set by the first movers hinder late developers.

Question 8

The United States was willing to tolerate significant trade deficits with which of the following countries during the Cold War, due to the strategic importance of this country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Singapore 
B)  Taiwan 
C)  England 
D)  Japan 
A)  Singapore 
B)  Taiwan 
C)  England 
D)  Japan

Question 9

__________ refers to the condition when a country is provided a benefit as it enters a new industry first.

Accepted Answer

A)  Special trading privilege 
B)  Neo-colonialism 
C)  First-mover advantage 
D)  Entrepreneurial benefit 
A)  Special trading privilege 
B)  Neo-colonialism 
C)  First-mover advantage 
D)  Entrepreneurial benefit

Question 10

Three of the following are advantages generally enjoyed by "first movers." Which one is not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Network effects 
B)  Economies of scale 
C)  Investment funds 
D)  Government incentives 
A)  Network effects 
B)  Economies of scale 
C)  Investment funds 
D)  Government incentives

Question 11

Which are NOT measures of inequality and poverty mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Average income and Racial Equality 
B)  Poverty Level and Average Income 
C)  Racial equality and General Equality 
D)  Gini Coefficient and Purchasing Power Parity 
A)  Average income and Racial Equality 
B)  Poverty Level and Average Income 
C)  Racial equality and General Equality 
D)  Gini Coefficient and Purchasing Power Parity

Many developing countries are known as late developers. What does this term imply for the developing world? What are the challenges that they face?

The concept of good governance refers to

What are some difficulties in defining and measuring poverty?

The development concept that pushes for the state to accumulate capital, direct investment, and provide legal, administrative, and educational infrastructure is called

Theorists in the __________ school of thought tend to argue that inequality was produced by colonialism and will persist unless specific steps are taken.

Rich countries should be concerned about poverty in other countries in part because

What problem do late developers confront with economies of scale?

The United States was willing to tolerate significant trade deficits with which of the following countries during the Cold War, due to the strategic importance of this country?

__________ refers to the condition when a country is provided a benefit as it enters a new industry first.

Three of the following are advantages generally enjoyed by "first movers." Which one is not?

Which are NOT measures of inequality and poverty mentioned in the text?

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

Theories of International Relations Economic Structuralism Constructivism and Feminism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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Exam 12: The Problem of Global Inequality

Many developing countries are known as late developers. What does this term imply for the developing world? What are the challenges that they face?

The concept of good governance refers to

What are some difficulties in defining and measuring poverty?

The development concept that pushes for the state to accumulate capital, direct investment, and provide legal, administrative, and educational infrastructure is called

Theorists in the __________ school of thought tend to argue that inequality was produced by colonialism and will persist unless specific steps are taken.

Rich countries should be concerned about poverty in other countries in part because

What problem do late developers confront with economies of scale?

The United States was willing to tolerate significant trade deficits with which of the following countries during the Cold War, due to the strategic importance of this country?

__________ refers to the condition when a country is provided a benefit as it enters a new industry first.

Three of the following are advantages generally enjoyed by "first movers." Which one is not?

Which are NOT measures of inequality and poverty mentioned in the text?

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

Theories of International Relations Economic Structuralism Constructivism and Feminism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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