Globalization and Global Economy Overview
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What does the term 'globalization' primarily refer to?

  • The integration of national markets into a global economy (correct)
  • The isolation of national markets
  • The establishment of national economic systems
  • The reduction of international trade

    • Which of the following is NOT one of Arjun Appadurai's five 'scapes'?

  • Technoscape
  • Financescape
  • Ecoscape (correct)
  • Ethnoscape

    • What is indicated by the term 'industrial globalization'?

  • The development of global production markets (correct)
  • The reduction of production markets
  • The establishment of national production barriers
  • The increase of local production markets only

    • Which aspect of globalization involves the creation of international organizations?

    <p>Political globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of globalization focuses on the flow of culture?

    <p>Mediascape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'financescape' refer to?

    <p>The global circulation of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'migration patterns' influence globalization?

    <p>By impacting production costs through labor market fluidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'informational globalization'?

    <p>The increase in information flows between remote locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of information transfer on markets and economies?

    <p>It helps mitigate the asymmetric functioning of markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is economic globalization primarily characterized by?

    <p>Integration of economies through movement of goods and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which typology classifies nations as developed, developing, and undeveloped?

    <p>Replacement Typology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Dependency Theory, why do poor nations struggle for economic growth?

    <p>They were colonized and exploited by wealthier nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a basic physical asset used as a raw material in production?

    <p>Commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory posits that certain nations become modernized by exploiting others?

    <p>World System Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the labor market?

    <p>The supply and demand for labor among employees and employers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the First World in the stratification typology?

    <p>Western capitalist democracies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines absolute poverty?

    <p>Inability to meet basic living requirements over a long period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes relative poverty?

    <p>It measures income against societal living standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of economic interdependence?

    <p>Countries depend on each other for essential goods and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does political integration refer to?

    <p>The process of merging political systems and policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes subjective poverty?

    <p>It involves individual perceptions and expectations of income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is an example of an intergovernmental organization (IGO)?

    <p>The United Nations (UN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the European Union (EU) is inaccurate?

    <p>The EU primarily focuses on military alliances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept emphasizes the elimination of barriers to international trade?

    <p>Economic Integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of integration involves control over the product from the beginning of the production process until it is ready for the consumer?

    <p>Backward integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Free Trade Agreement?

    <p>Allows member countries to set their own external tariffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of market integration represents the highest level of economic cooperation?

    <p>Economic Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

    <p>To facilitate trade flow smoothly and predictably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does backward integration typically involve?

    <p>Ownership of sources of supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives of the European Union?

    <p>To enhance economic and social cohesion among member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Custom Union in terms of trade?

    <p>Common tariffs applied to non-member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization primarily provides short-term credit and assists with exchange rate adjustments?

    <p>International Monetary Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) primarily aim to create?

    <p>One of the world’s largest free trade zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organization is referred to as a Business-friendly International NGO (BINGO)?

    <p>An organization with members from multiple countries with profit motives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable transformation characterized the Agricultural Revolution?

    <p>A change from hunting and gathering to agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Multinational Enterprise (MNE)?

    <p>A business producing goods or providing services in more than one country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of market integration occurs when a firm gains control of other similar marketing functions?

    <p>Horizontal integration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exemplifies a Government-organized Non-Governmental Organization (GONGO)?

    <p>Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of market integration as defined by Koester?

    <p>To consolidate separate economies into larger economic entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes vertical integration?

    <p>Linking multiple marketing activities under one management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic structure is characterized by privately owned property and minimal government intervention?

    <p>Laissez-faire capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which labor market is known for providing high incomes and job security?

    <p>Primary labor market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role of the United Nations involves ensuring compliance with international norms?

    <p>Uphold International Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the information revolution?

    <p>Advancements in computer technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes socialism?

    <p>It provides an equal share of production to the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary objective of the United Nations when it was founded in 1945?

    <p>Maintain International Peace and Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the compliance gap refer to in international governance?

    <p>The difficulty in enforcing agreed norms and commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines the secondary labor market?

    <p>Low-skilled jobs with fewer benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Globalization

    • Globalization is the emergence of an international network of economic systems
    • Refers to the integration of national markets, characterized by increased free trade
    • The flow of goods, services, capital, people, information, and ideas across borders
    • Aspects include industrial, financial, economic, political, informational, and cultural globalization
    • Five "scapes" according to Arjun Appadurai: ethnoscape (people movement), mediascape (cultural flow), technoscape (technology), financescape (money flow), and ideoscape (political ideas)
    • Globalization affects the world in several ways

    Global Economy

    • A global economic system, its roots trace back to long-distance trade expansion (1450-1640)
    • A product of human innovation and technological progress
    • Characterized by the increased integration of economies, particularly through the movement of goods, services, and capital across borders
    • Includes the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across borders
    • A commodity is a basic physical asset, often used as a raw material for production
    • Capital is identified with money and wealth, and growth in wealth is often from labor
    • Globalization involves the accumulation of wealth through labor.

    Global Stratification

    • Refers to the hierarchical arrangement of people and groups globally
    • Different typologies exist; one typology distinguishes developed, developing, and underdeveloped nations
    • Different typologies of global stratification exist

    Theories of Global Stratification

    • Modernization Theory: Rich nations achieved wealth through specific beliefs, values, and practices.
    • Dependency Theory: Poor nations were hindered from economic growth due to past exploitation.
    • World-System Theory: Some nations become modernized by exploiting others.

    Types of Global Poverty

    • Relative Poverty: Lacking the income to maintain the average standard of living in a society.
    • Absolute Poverty: Lacking income to meet basic needs.
    • Subjective Poverty: Actual income not meeting personal expectations.

    Global Interstate System

    • A system of international relations encompassing politics, economics, and law at a global level
    • Characterized by economic interdependence- countries reliant on each other for goods/services; economic integration- cooperation among countries to reduce/remove barriers to trade; political integration- unification of political systems
    • International Organizations like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) serve functions in the global interstate system
    • Different types of international organizations, including intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) such as ASEAN and the EU

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