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Law and Disorder
100
This branch of IPE believes that IPE is a zero-sum game and that economy should work so as to empower the state. The ultimate adherent to this is known to be Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French Finance minister in the 17th century.
What is Mercantilism.
100
This system was created so as to ensure that the Great Depression of the 1920-30s would not happen again. This provided for the creation of the IMF and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (later known as the World Bank).
What is Bretton Woods.
100
Which of these is NOT one of the goals set by the UN Millennium Development Goals? A. Halve the proportion of people living on less than $1.25 a day B. All children should complete a full course of primary schooling C. Rich countries should devote 0.7% of their GNP to foreign aid D. Help majority of people believe in God.
D.
100
This conference was the largest international conference held so far. It raised the profile of the environment as an international issue, focusing on climate change and the preservation of biodiversity. It was held in 1992 and is often called the “Earth Summit”.
What is the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio.
100
This Law has wide acceptance in international law. It specifies the extent of national sovereignty over the territorial sea, the contiguous zones, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf.
What is Law of the Sea.
200
This man introduced the concept of comparative advantage, according to which, if you concentrate on making what you make best, you will benefit from free trade.
Who is David Ricardo.
200
Which of the following is a neo-liberal position on free trade? A. Countries will care more about relative gains than absolute gains in free trade B. Free trade has spill-over benefits and will lead to economic growth, which in turn leads to the development of democracy C. Only hegemonies can guarantee economic stability D. Markets can sometimes fail
B.
200
Why do we talk about the ‘feminization’ of poverty? A. Because women and children are often the most affected groups of people by poverty B. Because women are often those that create poverty C. Because women are the only ones that can provide a solution to poverty D. Because women and children are often used in campaigns to raise awareness about poverty
A.
200
This book by Rachel Carson really put the issue of environment on the global agenda in the 1960s. Carson highlighted the damage inflicted on bird life by industrial pesticides like DDT.
What is Silent Spring.
200
This man argued for a more ‘rational’ and ‘codified’ version of law, namely concerning laws of war and peace during the 30-years war. He is known for the beginnings of ‘Positive Law’ as oppose to ‘Natural Law’.
Who is Hugo Grotius.
300
This describes a pricing policy or practice that occurs when manufacturers export a product to another country in large quantities so that the price decreases in the market. Local companies are then forced to leave the market due to low profit, at which point the exporting companies can increase their prices again and amass the profits.
What is Dumping.
300
This person came up with the World System Theory, according to which the world is divided into core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries. Because of the transnational division of labor, Core countries remain dominant while Periphery nations are constantly forced to follow policies that favor the Core countries.
Who is Immanuel Wallerstein.
300
Which of these is NOT a likely cause of hunger? A. Inefficient distribution capability B. Food supplies are often used as ‘weapon’ during wars C. Social inequalities D. Insufficient production
D.
300
This concept describes a type of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is Sustainable Development.
300
This man was the first individual to be tried by the International Criminal Court for his crimes against humanity.
Who is Slobodan Milosevic.
400
Which among these choices is NOT a Constructivist approach to the role of institutions in the globalizing world economy? A. Institutions arise as a reflection of the identities and interests of states and groups B. Institutions will reflect the changing patterns of interaction and discourse C. Institutions are established only when the state’s position is not affected D. Institutions are not the rational calculations of states because state’s interests are not objectively definable or fixed
C.
400
This terminology includes balance of trade, remittances, foreign currency invested in domestic economy, foreign aid given to other countries. This should be 0.
What is Balance of Payments.
400
This idea/belief contends that global welfare would be maximized by the universal application of neo-liberal economic policies that favor a minimalist state and an enhanced role for the market. This includes privatization, free trade of goods and capital, deregulation, fiscal discipline and ‘shock therapy’ for former non-market economies.
What is Washington Consensus.
400
The elimination of this chemical component is often cited as a success case illustrating the need for an epistemic community to deal with environmental issues. The Montreal Protocol was negotiated in 1987 to reduce it, which was strengthened later, by calling for a complete elimination by the year 2010.
What is Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs).
400
This is the usual remedy when it comes to reinforcement of international law because there is no law-making body in international law and no executive to enforce them. It describes how countries are basically left to their own devices when it comes to respecting the international laws they come up with.
What is Self-Help.
500
This is a Marxist concept introduced by the French in the 1990s. It describes the failure of states to develop economically and politically because of the nature of the international system and its distribution of power.
What is Maldevelopment.
500
This principle is a key principle in the WTO. It dictates that members should not discriminate against their trading partners. Trading rules with countries should be the same as those given to their ‘best’ partners.
What is Most Favored Nation Status.
500
This theory considers development synonymous with economic growth within the context of a free market international economy. It believes that bringing everyone in the epistemic community is the solution to development. Urbanization is essential and the city should become the focus of new ideas.
What is Modernization Theory.
500
This term designates the areas and resources not under national sovereignty that belong to no single country and are the responsibility of the entire world, i.e. not owned by anybody. This would include high seas and the deep ocean floor, outer space, and Antarctica.
What is the Global Commons.
500
These Latin terms describe laws that should be observed before going to war and during war. States should only start war in self-defense or in defense of others or when it is approved by the UN Security Council. During war, proportionality should be observed, non-combatants shouldn’t be harmed, and certain weapons are not to be used.
What is Jus ad bellum & Jus in bello
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