International Political Economy
What is the meaning of International Political Economies? correct answers Ways in
which political forces (states, institutions, individuals) shape systems through which
economic interactions are expressed and the effects economic interactions have upon
political structures and outcomes.
What is the meaning of Globalization? correct answers The inexorable integration of
markets, nation states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before in a way
that is enabling individuals, corporations and nation states to reach around the world
further, faster, deeper and cheaper than ever before.
View of Human Nature according to Realism? correct answers Humans are aggressive;
conflict-driven
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Realism? correct answers Goal is to
increase state power, achieved by regulating economic life; economics is subordinate to
state interests
Relationship between (domestic)(international society) according to Realism? correct
answers International economy is conflict-driven; insecurity of anarchy breeds
competition; state defends itself
View of Human Nature according to Liberalism? correct answers Individuals act in
rational ways to maximize their self-interest
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Liberalism? correct answers Individuals
act rationally, markets are created to produce, distribute, consume goods; markets
function best when free government interference
Relationship between (domestic)(international society) according to Liberalism? correct
answers International wealth is maximized with free exchange of goods and services;
comparative advantage, international economy gains
View of Human Nature according to Radicalism? correct answers Naturally cooperative
as individuals; conflict-driven in groups
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Radicalism? correct answers Competition
occurs among groups, particularly between owners of wealth and laborers; group
relations are conflict-driven and exploitative
What is the meaning of International Political Economies? correct answers Ways in
which political forces (states, institutions, individuals) shape systems through which
economic interactions are expressed and the effects economic interactions have upon
political structures and outcomes.
What is the meaning of Globalization? correct answers The inexorable integration of
markets, nation states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before in a way
that is enabling individuals, corporations and nation states to reach around the world
further, faster, deeper and cheaper than ever before.
View of Human Nature according to Realism? correct answers Humans are aggressive;
conflict-driven
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Realism? correct answers Goal is to
increase state power, achieved by regulating economic life; economics is subordinate to
state interests
Relationship between (domestic)(international society) according to Realism? correct
answers International economy is conflict-driven; insecurity of anarchy breeds
competition; state defends itself
View of Human Nature according to Liberalism? correct answers Individuals act in
rational ways to maximize their self-interest
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Liberalism? correct answers Individuals
act rationally, markets are created to produce, distribute, consume goods; markets
function best when free government interference
Relationship between (domestic)(international society) according to Liberalism? correct
answers International wealth is maximized with free exchange of goods and services;
comparative advantage, international economy gains
View of Human Nature according to Radicalism? correct answers Naturally cooperative
as individuals; conflict-driven in groups
Relationship among (I)(S)(S)(M) according to Radicalism? correct answers Competition
occurs among groups, particularly between owners of wealth and laborers; group
relations are conflict-driven and exploitative
