Global Studies 1 UCLA Final Exam questions and (VERIFIED) answers rated A

Uneven development - The increasing gap in economic conditions between core and peripheral regions as a result of the globalization of the economy. Idea that capitalism produces variations in development outcomes across time/space Neoliberalism - A strategy for economic development that calls for free markets, balanced budgets, privatization, free trade, and minimal government intervention in the economy. small govt; anti-welfare, all about the individual - 1970s and on Reagan (US) and Thatcher = huge proponents 'g'lobalization - Refers to the process-what is actually happening Describes intensifying global interconnections - global interdependence Economic, political and social integration - homogenizing process 'G'lobalization - Refers to the influential political discourse we use- intended to describe and produce a particular form of 'g'lobalization --Neoliberalism Washington Consensus policies Flattening, shrinking, homogenizing, etc. 'G'lobalization --> heavily influenced 'g'lobalization Extractive/exclusive institutions (Acemoglu and Robinson) - Such institutions are designed to extract incomes and wealth from one subset of society to benefit a different subset. Characterized by greedy, powerful elites; lack of political/property rights/opportunity; corruptionsmall group of individuals --> exploits the rest of the population Inclusive institutions (Acemoglu and Robinson) - many people are included in the process of governing Enable innovation/lead to continuing growth - equal rights, equal opportunities, voice + resources and services for public Non-discriminatory; targeted action where some people/groups are particularly disadvantaged: equivalent outcomes Structural Violence (Farmer) - - Social structures (economic, political, legal, religious, and cultural) that stop individuals, groups, and societies from reaching their full potential. - Limits life chances and produces suffering. - Embedded in social structures that seem ordinary and natural, so often invisible or unacknowledged (Haiti + their health care; Jamaica in Life & Debt) State - An apparatus of rule within defined territorial borders Nation - A group of people who see themselves as unique and as belonging together (ethnic, linguistic, religious) Nation-state - Territorial state apparatus + national identity (borders + people)