Question 1

The authors note a number of approaches to economic well-being: liberal capitalism and liberal democracy, egalitarian communism, illiberal capitalism, right-wing authoritarianism, and democratic socialism. In your judgment, which of these approaches offers the best hope for global economic improvement, and why?

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Question 2

Assess the role the international community plays in dealing with the issues of poverty and economic well-being.

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Question 3

Although state-based foreign aid from wealthier countries is important in the efforts to eradicate poverty, there are some limitations and/or problems with these programs. Write an essay that discusses some of these problems.

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Question 4

Assess the Millennium Development Goals and what progress has been made toward their achievement.

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Question 5

If you were to design a program to combat poverty in the developing world, what might it look like? Explain the elements in your design and why you chose them.

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Quiz 14: The Struggle for Economic Well-Being

Assess the role the international community plays in dealing with the issues of poverty and economic well-being.

Although state-based foreign aid from wealthier countries is important in the efforts to eradicate poverty, there are some limitations and/or problems with these programs. Write an essay that discusses some of these problems.

Assess the Millennium Development Goals and what progress has been made toward their achievement.

If you were to design a program to combat poverty in the developing world, what might it look like? Explain the elements in your design and why you chose them.