globalization
Zakaria The Rise of the Rest Preface & Ch 1pp xi-5
Is globalization good or bad? Inform yourself about the Gini effect and Palma Ratio and check out how many countries are in the world and what that means. What are rogue states?
Gini coefficient http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gini_coefficient
Palma Ratio https://www.tutor2u.net/economics/reference/what-is-the-palma-ratio
https://www.investopedia.com/news/measuring-inequality-forget-gini-go-palma/
http://www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-are-there-in-the-world/
Written HW #1
Please hand in your answers (typed, double-spaced, about two pages) at the end of the class.
A: Choose one question related to the Steger reading:
- Discuss Marx and Engel’s contributions to the concept of globalization as discussed by Steger.
- In what ways does globalization represent a modern phenomenon?
B: Choose one question related to the Zakaria reading:( PREFER THE FIRST QUESTION
- America was once the greatest super power in the world. According to Zakaria, that is changing. How does Zakaria envision America’s role in this changing world?
- Based on Zakaria’s assessment, how is the emerging international system going to be different from those that preceded it?
