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Weekly
Study Guide - December 1
For this week you need to know the following
concepts:
For a definition and example,
click on a concept and a link will open. The best way to learn
this information is to use 3"x5" index cards, writing
the concept on one side of the card and the definition and
example on the other side.
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The following questions will guide your
reading for this week and will serve as a basis for
class discussion. Please prepare an answer to the
question that corresponds with your assigned number in
your small group. You may also use one or more of these
questions as a starting point for your sixth essay.
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1.
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What, according to Weller
and Hersh, is “the Washington Consensus”? How is this
related to economic globalization?
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2.
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Why do Weller and Hersh claim that economic
globalization increases poverty? What evidence do they
present to support their position?
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3.
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What major contradiction do
Weller and Hersh point out in the viewpoints of the World
Bank and the IMF? What position do they take on this
issue? Do you agree or disagree with them? Explain why.
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4.
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What does Stiglitz mean by “an unfair
trade agenda.” To whom is it unfair? How did this
happen?
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5.
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What are Stiglitz’s
proposals for making globalization work? Are they
convincing to you? Why or why not?
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For a printable version of this week's discussion
questions, click here.
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