Globalization and Global Interstate System
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What does social and cultural globalization primarily measure?

  • The economic transactions between nations
  • The movement of political refugees
  • The spread of ideas, information, images, and people (correct)
  • The spread of governance structures

What aspect does political globalization measure?

  • Social interactions among citizens
  • The diffusion of government policies (correct)
  • The economic relationships among nations
  • Cultural exchanges between countries

What roles does a government fulfill in relation to sovereignty?

  • Establishing charitable organizations
  • Implementing international market strategies
  • Creating cultural exchanges
  • Exercising supreme power over law adherence (correct)

Which of the following describes the purpose of an international organization in the context of government?

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What aspect of governance does the expression 'mechanisms for determining policies' refer to?

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What is one key feature of a government as described in the content?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between sovereignty and government?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of government according to the content?

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What does Paternalistic Theory suggest about the origin of states?

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Which theory emphasizes the right of people to revolt against their ruler?

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What is included in the territorial domains of a state?

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Economic globalization primarily pertains to which of the following?

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Which component is NOT considered part of the 'people' element of a state?

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How does the Paternalistic Theory differ from the Social Contract Theory?

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Which of the following is NOT a domain included under the concept of state territory?

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Which aspect is NOT typically addressed by Economic Globalization?

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What is the main goal of horizontal integration?

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Which strategy involves a company becoming involved in new portions of the value chain?

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What can be a consequence of merging two companies in horizontal integration?

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What historical event contributed to trade liberalization and the free flow of capital in the world?

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What major aspect did the second half of the 20th century establish in the global economy?

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What is a potential disadvantage of suppliers having too much power over a company?

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Why might a company pursue vertical integration?

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What characteristic is associated with the rise of global corporations post-World War II?

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What was the global annual growth rate of real GDP per capita in 2014?

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Which of the following SDGs emphasizes the importance of oceans for human well-being?

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What is the primary focus of SDG 15?

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Which SDG is primarily concerned with industrialization and innovation?

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According to the content, what is an important benefit of industrialization?

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Which aspect is crucial for effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals?

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What percent of the global population lived in coastal communities in 2010?

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What are effective and accountable institutions essential for according to SDG 16?

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What is one of the primary roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

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What role do developed countries play in economic globalization?

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Which of the following is a goal of the Sustainable Development Goal 2?

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Which organizations are categorized as International Economic Organizations facilitating economic globalization?

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What is required to achieve sustainable food production systems according to the outlined goals?

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Which organization is primarily focused on addressing major health priorities throughout all stages of life?

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What are Transnational Advocacy Networks (TAN) primarily focused on?

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How is market integration defined in the context of economic interdependence?

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What is one of the focuses of the World Bank's role in developing countries?

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Which of the following statements about the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is accurate?

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What is one of the functions of non-state actors in economic globalization?

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Which of the following is a potential negative effect of economic globalization?

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What is one of the challenges the Sustainable Development Goals aim to address relating to extreme events?

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Which of the following partnerships is crucial for boosting agricultural productivity as per the goals outlined?

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What do advocacy organizations typically aim to achieve in the context of global civil society?

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What aspect of global civil society constitutes a basis for an alternative to the new world order?

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Hyper-Globalist defines Globalization as:

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Hyper-Globalists view Globalization as being driven by:

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Hyper-Globalists view Globalization as resulting in:

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Hyper-Globalists view Nation-State power as:

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Sceptics defines Globalization as:

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Sceptics view Globalization as being driven by:

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Sceptics view Globalization as resulting in:

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Sceptics view Nation-State power as:

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Transformationalists define Globalization as:

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Transformationalists view Globalization as being driven by:

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Transformationalists view Globalization as resulting in:

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Transformationalists view Nation-State power as:

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Flashcards

Social and Cultural Globalization

The spread of ideas, information, images, and people across the globe.

Political Globalization

The diffusion of government policies on a global scale.

Population

The population within a country or territory.

Government

The institution responsible for governing a country or region.

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Sovereignty

The supreme power of a State to enforce laws on its citizens.

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International Organization

The ability of states to enforce international law, security, human rights, and economic development.

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Corporate Responsibility Initiative

A group of companies working together to promote responsible business practices.

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Self-Governance

The ability of states to govern themselves independently, making laws and managing their own affairs.

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Paternalistic Theory

The theory that states originated from an expansion of the family structure with a single authority figure, like a father or mother.

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Social Contract Theory

The theory that states were formed through a conscious agreement between people to create a society and government for shared benefit.

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Territory (Element of a State)

A distinct area of land, water, and air that falls under the control and jurisdiction of a state.

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People (Element of a State)

The permanent population of a state, including all citizens and residents.

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Economic Globalization

The movement of goods, services, capital, and information across national borders, promoting international trade and interdependence.

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Opening of Perspectives

A shift from local and national viewpoints to a broader understanding of a world interconnected through trade and shared resources.

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Development Paradigms of Globalization

A set of guidelines or models that define how globalization should be approached and implemented.

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Free Transfer of Capital, Goods, and Services

The free movement of capital, goods, and services across national borders, facilitating international trade and investment.

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Global Civil Society

Groups of individuals or organizations working together across national borders to advocate for social or political change, often related to issues arising from globalization.

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International Economic Organizations

Organizations that promote international trade and economic cooperation, often made up of representatives from different countries.

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Market Integration

The process of countries becoming more integrated economically, with free movement of goods, capital, and people across borders.

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Transnational Advocacy Networks (TAN)

Groups that advocate for specific issues across countries, often related to human rights, environmental protection, or labor rights.

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G8 and G20

The G8 and G20 are groups of influential countries that discuss and coordinate economic and political strategies affecting the global economy.

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Multinational Companies

Companies operating in multiple countries, playing a key role in promoting global trade and investment.

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Central Banks

Central banks influence global trade and investment by controlling interest rates and managing currency exchange rates.

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Horizontal Integration

A business strategy where companies merge or acquire competitors in the same industry to gain market share, reduce competition, and achieve economies of scale.

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Vertical Integration

A business strategy where a company expands its operations to control different stages of the value chain, from raw materials to final product.

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Regional Trade Agreements

Organizations like ASEAN or NAFTA that promote free trade and economic cooperation between member countries.

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First Period of Globalization

The period from 1914 to the 1930s saw a surge in global trade, capital flows, and immigration, laying the groundwork for globalization.

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Modern International Economic Architecture

The establishment of global institutions like the World Bank and the IMF after World War II to manage international trade and finance.

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Expansion of MNCs

The growth of multinational corporations (MNCs) with operations spanning multiple countries, facilitated by improved communication and transportation.

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Trade Liberalization and Free Flow of Capital

Political changes like the fall of the Berlin Wall and trade agreements like NAFTA opened up global markets for trade and investment.

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Globalization

The rise of global corporations and the expansion of trade, investment, and cultural exchange across borders.

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Economic Growth Rate

The rate at which a country's economy grows per person, usually measured by GDP per capita.

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Industrialization

The process of increasing a country's industrial capacity, often involving technological advancements.

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Innovation

The ability to create new ideas, products, or processes that improve economic productivity or solve societal problems.

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Infrastructure

The physical structures and systems that support a society's functioning, like roads, electricity grids, and communication networks.

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Ocean Conservation

The preservation and sustainable use of oceans, marine life, and coastal resources.

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Climate Change Mitigation

The global effort to reduce the harmful effects of climate change on the planet.

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Land Conservation

The sustainable management and protection of forests, land, and biodiversity.

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What is the primary mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

The IMF aims to ensure global financial stability, promote international monetary cooperation, and provide short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments issues.

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What is the main goal of the World Bank?

The World Bank focuses on supporting developing countries by providing loans, grants, and technical assistance to promote economic growth and improve living standards.

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What is the role of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)?

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) provides loans and financial support to middle-income countries to help them reduce poverty and improve living conditions.

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What is the difference between the IBRD and the International Development Association (IDA)?

The International Development Association (IDA) offers low-interest loans and grants to the poorest countries to aid their development efforts.

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What is the role of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)?

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes private sector investment in developing countries to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.

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What is the purpose of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)?

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) provides political risk insurance and credit enhancement to encourage foreign direct investment in developing countries.

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Beyond economic development, what other goals do the World Bank and IMF pursue?

The World Bank and IMF aim to ensure social protection for vulnerable populations, increase access to basic services, and provide support for people impacted by climate-related events and economic shocks.

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What is the primary goal of SDG 2: Zero Hunger?

Goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to eliminate hunger, malnutrition, and ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all by 2030.

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Study Notes

Globalization

  • Globalization is the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and world-space.
  • Globalization is the reality of omnipresence in the "global age".
  • Globalization is an increasingly flow of ideas, people, goods, services, technology, and capital leading to the integration of economics and societies.
  • Globalization is a complex and multi-effect phenomenon with factors in production intensification, compression of time and space, and a material power in historical structure.
  • Globalization implies opening of local and nationalistic perspectives to interconnected and interdependent perspectives.

Global Interstate System

  • The Global Interstate System (GIS) is an organized institution governing international relations for mutual benefits.
  • The GIS addresses global issues beyond the nation-state scope.
  • A community of people in a definite territory with their own government and freedom from external control is a state.
  • Theories on the origin of states include the Divine Right Theory, the Necessity or Force Theory, Paternalistic Theory, and Social Contract Theory.
  • States have elements such as territory, which includes land (terrestrial), inland waters (fluvial), and sea/ocean waters (maritime), and people residing within the jurisdiction.

Elements of State

  • Territory: Includes land, inland waters, and airspace above.
  • People: The population that resides within the state.
  • Government: The instrument of determining, formulating, and implementing state policies.

Development Paradigms of Globalization

  • Economic Globalization: Measures long-distance flow of goods, capital, services, and information.
  • Social and Cultural Globalization: Measures the spread of ideas, information, images, and people.
  • Political Globalization: Measures the diffusion of government policies (embassies, consulates, international organizations participation).

Global Governance

  • Global governance is the management of global processes in the absence of global government.
  • The United Nations is an example of an international governmental organization (IGO) with a crucial role in the world's affairs.
  • The UN has several organs like the General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Economic and Social Council, and the Secretariat.

The Global Economy

  • Economic Globalization is the expansion of national economies, emphasizing global markets driven by modern technologies.
  • Key actors in economic globalization include international economic organizations (e.g., G8, G20), multinational corporations, central banks, and global civil society.
  • Market integration refers to the increasing interdependence of economies through commodity flows.

International Financial Institutions

  • International Financial Institutions (IFIs) provide support for economic and social development.
  • IFIs like the IMF and World Bank play an important role in global economics through analyses & suggestions for development strategies.
  • They're organizations with member countries that encourage cooperative monetary relations and provide financial support.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • The SDGs address global challenges (poverty, hunger, health, education, inequality, climate action, etc.) through targets by 2030.
  • Participation and partnerships between countries, organizations, and individuals are key to achieve the SDGs.

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