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According to the passage, which of the following is a key criticism of the developmental state theory?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key criticism of the developmental state theory?
- It is too focused on industrial upgrading for advanced countries.
- It is too supportive of neoliberal globalization and free trade.
- It does not allow for enough government leadership in the economy.
- It fails to address the needs of the global laboring classes. (correct)
What does the passage suggest about Trump's criticism of NAFTA benefiting Mexico?
What does the passage suggest about Trump's criticism of NAFTA benefiting Mexico?
- It is misleading, as NAFTA has led to significant growth in real wages in Mexico.
- It is correct, as NAFTA has caused significant job losses for American workers.
- It is accurate, as Mexico's GDP growth has been the highest in Latin America since 1994.
- It is false, as Mexico's GDP growth has been below average for Latin America since 1994. (correct)
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between neoliberalism and the current trade regime?
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between neoliberalism and the current trade regime?
- The current trade regime is a compromise between neoliberal and anti-neoliberal forces.
- The current trade regime is a reaction against the defining characteristics of neoliberalism.
- The current trade regime is independent of the defining characteristics of neoliberalism.
- The current trade regime goes hand in hand with the key features of neoliberalism. (correct)
According to the passage, what potential opportunity does Trump's anti-free trade agenda present?
According to the passage, what potential opportunity does Trump's anti-free trade agenda present?
What does the passage suggest about the impact of the free trade agenda on workers?
What does the passage suggest about the impact of the free trade agenda on workers?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key criticism of the current trade regime?
According to the passage, which of the following is a key criticism of the current trade regime?
What does the passage suggest about the World Trade Organization's role in global trade?
What does the passage suggest about the World Trade Organization's role in global trade?
Which of the following is identified in the passage as a defining characteristic of neoliberalism?
Which of the following is identified in the passage as a defining characteristic of neoliberalism?
According to the passage, what is a key argument made by proponents of the developmental state theory?
According to the passage, what is a key argument made by proponents of the developmental state theory?
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between the expansion of the free trade agenda and job security for workers?
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between the expansion of the free trade agenda and job security for workers?
