10 Questions
What is the impact of digital divide on the gap between Global North and Global South?
It continues to hound categorizations, placing Global South countries as merely 'catching up' to global trends set up by Global North nations rather than creating their own technological and knowledge breakthroughs.
How is the relationship between Global North and Global South characterized?
The relationship is characterized by the Global South countries trying to catch up to global trends set up by Global North nations rather than creating their own technological and knowledge breakthroughs.
What is the effect of protectionism on the gains of international trade?
The gains of international trade diminish when there is protectionism.
How can the government address income inequality?
The government can address income inequality through policies such as progressive taxation, social welfare programs, and investment in education and healthcare.
What type of vlog is the student expected to post as part of the assessment?
A 5-minute vlog on how to solve the problem of poverty while adhering to environmental sustainability.
Where should the student post the vlog as part of the assessment?
The student should post the vlog in the FB page as Module 2 vlog: Sustainability and Poverty.
What can information-poor countries in the Global South do to bridge the gap with the Global North in a highly digitized world?
Information-poor countries can work on creating their own technological and knowledge breakthroughs rather than just catching up to global trends set up by Global North nations.
How can Global South countries overcome the categorization of merely 'catching up' to global trends set up by Global North nations?
Global South countries can overcome this categorization by focusing on creating their own technological and knowledge breakthroughs.
What is the significance of adhering to environmental sustainability in addressing poverty?
Adhering to environmental sustainability is significant in ensuring long-term solutions to poverty and preventing environmental degradation that exacerbates poverty.
How can international trade contribute to addressing income inequality in Global South countries?
International trade can contribute to addressing income inequality by providing opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and access to global markets for local products.
Explore the economic disparities between the Global North and Global South, and the impact on factor endowments, opportunities, and poverty. Understand the widening gap in development and political power between economically developed countries and developing nations.
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