Question 1

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004.
-Why did the economy slow down starting in the 1970s? Give some examples.

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Question 2

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004.
-What is cited as the key driver of the boom of the 1990s? What happened?

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Question 3

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004.
-What happened to real wages in the three periods? As part of your answer, define the term

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Question 4

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-What is generally meant by

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Question 5

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-Discuss some of the reasons for the rapid increase in globalization in the last part of the twentieth century.

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-Discuss some...

Question 6

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-What is some evidence of the increase in globalization?

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-What is...

Question 7

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-What is a trade deficit? A trade surplus? What is the explanation for the United States going from a trade surplus to a trade deficit?

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-What is...

Question 8

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-Explain the relationship of the trade deficit or surplus to whether a country is a net borrower or lender.

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-Explain the...

Question 9

Describe the emergence of global capitalism.
-What are some of the effects of the United States being a net debtor nation? Some people argue we should worry and others argue we should not worry about the United States being a net debtor. What do you think and why?

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-What are...

Question 10

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism.
-Governments are also players in the economy. What is the main source of funds for the U.S. government? What happens if the government spends more than it takes in?

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Question 11

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism.
-How does the government raise money if there is insufficient tax revenue to cover spending?

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Question 12

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism.
-What is the difference between internal and external debt? Why is external debt such a concern?

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Question 13

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization.
-What is neocolonialism? What are the examples of neocolonialism over the 1945-2004 period?

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-What is...

Question 14

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization.
-Name two international organizations and discuss what they do.

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-Name two...

Question 15

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization.
-What are some of the concerns about powerful global corporations, especially in smaller developing countries?

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-What are...

Question 16

Compare and contrast the nature of war over time.
-How do wars and the reasons for war differ over time? Give examples.

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Question 17

Compare and contrast the nature of war over time.
-What is the difference between a "hot war" and a "cold war"? How is a cold war waged?

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Question 18

Explain the relationship of neocolonialism and war.
-Is military power necessary to maintain a neocolony? Explain.

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-Is...

Question 19

Explain the relationship of neocolonialism and war.
-What methods are used to control neocolonies?

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-What...

Question 20

Discuss the different faces of socialism.
-Describe the evolution of communism from the socialist movements in the post-World War II period.

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-Describe the...

Quiz 16: The United States and Global Capitalism, 1940-2006

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004. -Why did the economy slow down starting in the 1970s? Give some examples.

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004. -What is cited as the key driver of the boom of the 1990s? What happened?

Compare and contrast the defining features and events of the "long boom," the "long slow down," and the "boom and bust" of 1990 to 2004. -What happened to real wages in the three periods? As part of your answer, define the term

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -What is generally meant by

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -Discuss some of the reasons for the rapid increase in globalization in the last part of the twentieth century.

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -What is some evidence of the increase in globalization?

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -What is a trade deficit? A trade surplus? What is the explanation for the United States going from a trade surplus to a trade deficit?

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -Explain the relationship of the trade deficit or surplus to whether a country is a net borrower or lender.

Describe the emergence of global capitalism. -What are some of the effects of the United States being a net debtor nation? Some people argue we should worry and others argue we should not worry about the United States being a net debtor. What do you think and why?

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism. -Governments are also players in the economy. What is the main source of funds for the U.S. government? What happens if the government spends more than it takes in?

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism. -How does the government raise money if there is insufficient tax revenue to cover spending?

Discuss the debates about the role of the government in capitalism. -What is the difference between internal and external debt? Why is external debt such a concern?

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization. -What is neocolonialism? What are the examples of neocolonialism over the 1945-2004 period?

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization. -Name two international organizations and discuss what they do.

Compare and contrast criticisms of globalization. -What are some of the concerns about powerful global corporations, especially in smaller developing countries?

Compare and contrast the nature of war over time. -How do wars and the reasons for war differ over time? Give examples.

Compare and contrast the nature of war over time. -What is the difference between a "hot war" and a "cold war"? How is a cold war waged?

Explain the relationship of neocolonialism and war. -Is military power necessary to maintain a neocolony? Explain.

Explain the relationship of neocolonialism and war. -What methods are used to control neocolonies?

Discuss the different faces of socialism. -Describe the evolution of communism from the socialist movements in the post-World War II period.