10 Questions
What is a key aspect of the theory of value change, as proposed by Inglehart?
Post-materialism
What is a primary goal of social policy in Germany, according to the principles of the Sozialstaat?
Correcting social inequality
What is a key feature of the SINUS-Lebenswelten model?
Analysis of social milieus
What is a primary function of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security?
Mediating conflicts
What is a core principle of the European single market?
Free trade
What is the primary goal of the Stabilitätsgesetz in the context of German economic development?
To ensure price stability and low inflation
Which of the following is a characteristic of endogenous Konjunkturtheorien?
It attributes economic fluctuations to internal factors within the economy
What is the primary objective of Umweltpolitik, or environmental policy, in the context of German economic development?
To reduce environmental pollution and protect natural resources
What is the term for the six key macroeconomic goals that are used to evaluate the performance of the German economy?
Magic Square
What is the term for the phase of the business cycle characterized by a slow-down in economic growth and a decline in output?
Recession phase
Study Notes
Economics and Politics
- The state's role in economic policy: legitimacy of state intervention in the economy, relationship between economy and politics
- Goals of overall economic development in Germany: stability, qualitative growth, and sustainable development
- The "Magic Square" (Stabilitätsgesetz) and its components
- Environmental policy goals and regulations
- Phases of the business cycle and their indicators
- Endogenous and exogenous cycle theories
- Economic policy concepts: supply-side and demand-side economics
Social inequality, Social Change, and Social Security
- Theories of social change: value change (Inglehart), value synthesis (Klages)
- Post-materialism and the wealth explosion in Germany
- Expansion of the education system
- Pluralization of lifestyles
- Demographic change and its effects
- Digitalization of the workforce and flexible working
- Forms of social inequality: poverty, income and wealth distribution (Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient)
- Theoretical models of social inequality: definition, dimensions, and consequences
- Social inequality and education
- Social inequality in Germany: Sinus milieus (lifestyle research)
Global Structures and Processes
- International peace and security policy: concepts, theories, and institutions
- Conflict types and causes: fragile statehood, terrorism
- United Nations' role in conflict resolution and peacekeeping
- International human rights and democracy: institutions, principles, and protection
- Globalization: characteristics, dimensions, and consequences
- International trade and economic relationships: comparative cost advantages
- European Union: norms, institutions, and historical development
- European integration models: federalism, intergovernmentalism, functionalism
- EU crisis management strategies
Practice questions for the 2024 German Abitur exam, focusing on economics and politics, including state interventions, economic development, and sustainable growth.
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