FINAL REVIEW SHEET
Poli
Sci 4
DATE OF EXAM: MONDAY, MAY 21, 11:50 - 1:50 PM
Your Final Exam will
consist of two parts:
Part
I - Five terms
chosen from the list below. You will
choose 3 terms (50 points each)
Part
II - One essay
question chosen by the instructor. (150
points)
My Ground Rules:
| You must bring a
blue book. |
| No one may leave the
room when the test begins except to hand in a completed exam (so go to the
bathroom BEFORE the test). |
| Those who arrive
late will be allowed to take the test in the remaining time left provided
that no one has handed in an exam. |
| Make-ups will only
be allowed in extreme cases (with a Doctor's Note) and must be taken within
24 hours. |
Essays
- One of the following questions will appear on your midterm.
Answer it in as much detail as you can in a 3-4 page essay.
Points will be awarded on the basis of the coherence of the argument you
provide and specificity.
1. Even in a world in which the principles of free trade prevail, states frequently impose protectionist policies. Explain what these free trade principles are and how the WTO and regional trade agreements (i.e., free trade areas) seek to promote these principles? In addition, discuss the trade strategies states rely on and their motivations for protectionist behavior in a liberal market.
2.
Identify and analyze the positive and/or negative effects of
multinational corporations (MNCs) as a form of foreign direct investment in
developing countries. In addition,
describe the various perspectives and potential powers of MNCs as they seek
profit in the global marketplace. Are
they an important form of direct investment, or do they do more harm than good?
Draw on specific examples from the text and lecture.
3. Global problems require global management - which means that state and non-state actors have to sit down and bargain with one another the produce the best outcome for themselves and the environment. Explain what this bargaining has entailed in regards to global warming, rainforests, and population growth, focusing particular attention the impact of this bargaining has on the developing world.
4.
Why is capital accumulation so important to the developing world?
Are there models (political and economic) set by some NICs (i.e., the
Four Tigers and China) that can be used by other developing countries?
For instance, is an authoritarian government best equipped to guide
capital accumulation? How about an
economy that is geared more towards manufacturing than a reliance on natural
resources? Are there other common
themes that may be useful in sparking capital accumulation in other developing
countries?
5. Foreign investment has been called both a blessing and a curse for developing countries. Explain how this can be the case. What has to happen for foreign investment to be considered more consistently as a blessing?
Terms
You will have 5 terms from this list and will choose 3 (50 points each). Write a detailed one to two paragraph essay for EACH of THREE terms in which you address the main elements of the term. What is its definition? Why is it important to our study of IR? What specific examples can you cite to illustrate the meaning of the term. Points will be awarded on the basis of coherence and specificity. Be as detailed as you can, but make sure that the details are relevant
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