Rule of Law
What is the definition of rule of law?
The rule of law ensures that all individuals and institutions are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
What are special rights that protect new ideas and inventions?
Patents
What are some trends we see in countries with low GDP related to education?
Lower GDP's correlate to less access to education.
Why are individual freedoms crucial in democratic societies?
They allow citizens to express opinions, innovate, and hold leaders accountable.
What is sustainable development?
Growth that meets current needs without harming future generations.
How does what happened to Jessica Buchaanan demonstrate the importance of rule of law?
Something like that would not happen in a country that has rule of law because there would be consequences for kidnapping.
What type of property do ideas fall under?
Intellectual property
Why is education important for the futures of countries?
It ensures that important positions like doctors and lawyers can be filled.
How does gender equality improve a country’s economy?
It increases labor force participation and leads to better outcomes for families.
How does rapid population growth challenge development efforts?
It strains resources, services, and infrastructure.
Why does voting matter?
It helps to ensure that political leaders are held accountable to the public. Avoids corruption.
Why is competition important?
It drives economic growth and encourages innovation?
What are two examples of infrastructure?
Roads, electricity, bridges, waste system
What happens when women have equal access to education and healthcare?
Societies become healthier, more productive, and more stable.
What are some benefits of family planning and population control?
Healthier families, better education, and slower resource depletion.
What two things are countries trying to actively balance according to James Robinson?
Power of the state and inclusion.
Why do countries need to have diverse economies?
If they only specialize in production of one good their economy is susceptible to collapse.
Why is infrastructure important?
It's how people get to work, how they move around, etc.
What’s the difference between political and economic rights?
Political rights relate to government participation; economic rights involve access to resources and opportunities.
Why must countries address environmental issues to ensure long-term growth?
Degraded environments hurt health, agriculture, and economies.
Why is the U.S. constitution important for citizens?
Why is private property an important feature of democracies?
It ensures that they government cannot take anything they want.
Why don't less developed countries fund infrastructure projects.
Corrupt government, use aide elsewhere, etc.
How does inequality undermine development?
It limits opportunity, creates instability, and wastes human potential.
How can investing in clean energy help both the economy and the environment?
It creates jobs, reduces pollution, and fosters sustainable growth.