AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Impact of Global Economic and Technological Forces
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How might a government respond to protests against economic liberalization?
A state may react to such protests through the arrests of protesters and the imposition of social media restrictions.
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How might a government respond to protests against economic liberalization?
A state may react to such protests through the arrests of protesters and the imposition of social media restrictions.
What has been a social outcome of economic liberalization in Mexico?
Partly as a result of economic liberalization policies, the number of people in the middle class has grown in Mexico.
What challenge do Multinational Corporations (MNCs) present to domestic policy?
MNCs increasingly dominate global markets and can conflict with a state's domestic policies on labor, the environment, land rights, taxation, and the budget.
What sentiment has been observed in China and Nigeria following the enactment of economic liberalization policies?
In both countries, a majority of respondents in recent studies have said that they expect children to be better off than their parents.
What is economic globalization?
It is the growing interconnection of economic networks, creating a worldwide market with actors unconstrained by political borders and reducing state control over economies.
What type of political groups can be empowered by a public backlash to globalization?
Globalization can lead to the empowerment of once-marginal, nationalist, and populist groups that blame the government for negative changes in culture and economic conditions.
In general, how do global economic and technological forces impact a country?
These forces directly influence a country's political policies, political behaviors, and culture.
What challenges does economic globalization pose to states?
It has deepened cross-national connections among workers, goods, and capital, which has caused challenges for regime and cultural stability.
How can globalization and neoliberalism affect the relationship between civil society and the government?
These forces can provoke conflicts within states, partly by causing civil society groups to place increased demands on governments.
What is one common form of public reaction against globalization by students and disenfranchised groups?
Protests by students and disenfranchised groups are a common conflict that arises in response to globalization and neoliberalism.
What role do the IMF, World Bank, and WTO play regarding state economies?
State membership in these international organizations has promoted the adoption of economic liberalization policies.