unit 7 aphug questions

what percentage of the workforce is in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sector in a core country?

10-20-70

How can woman’s roles in society be measured at various skills??

gender empowerment measure (GEM): percentage of seats held by woman in national parliaments and percentage of women in economic decision making positions and men versus women income

For what reasons would a transnational corporation invest in an export processing zone(EPZ?

production cost in periphery is lower than in core, wages in developing are small fraction of developed, government oversight of EPZs in developing is minimal which reduces production cost, and labor unions are rare

what is a potential limitation of data provided to the sustainable development report?

relies heavily on the voluntary cooperation and it could be inaccurate data (could lie about data to seem better)

what is ecotourism

travel to natural areas of ecological value in support of conservation efforts and socially just economic development

what are the main factors responsible for the deindustrialization of core countries?

process of globalization(relocation of manufacturing to low labor cost countries) tech advancements, automation, changes in government policies, shifts in consumer demand

what is the purpose of the Grameen bank?

small, low interest loans to women started in Bangladesh

what is the main emphasis of the tertiary sector of the economy?

providing service to businesses and consumers. 3 subgroups: transportation/communication, producer services, and consumer services

why did the shift from the primary to secondary sector of the economy occur on a large scale?

process of industrialization → change in tech, infrastructure, and employment patterns

what type of cost has containerized significantly reduced?

transportation/shipping costs

which of the following would not increase women’s geographic mobility?

WOULD

economic development—- women’s increased education and participation in formal workforce—-introduction of appliances—-availability of electricity

characteristics of post-fordism and not characteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

mass consumption— focus on demand—global markets—expansion through outsourcing and offshoring— integrated supply chain— short product lifestyle

NOT CHARACTERISTICS

focus on supply—- regional markets—-discontinuous supply chains—- long product lifestyle

which of the following is the best example of carbon neutrality?

carbon offsets

which of the following is true of OPEC?

international trade between 13 countries that influences global oil supply

what is a limitation of using GII To measure social development in a a country?

doesn’t capture breadth of gender inequality

neglecting local government levels and participation in nongovernmental public life

does consider quality of jobs

intellectual and informational activities comprise which sector of the economy?

quaternary sector

the initial breakthrough of the industrial revolution occurred in which industry?

textile manufacturing in England

using webers least cost theory, which of the following best explains the location of coca cola bottling factories

bulk gaining industry so nearer markets so transportation cost are lower

what is one consequence of the gender coding of jobs?

maintain existing gender disparities, wages are low, working conditions are often repressive and job security is minimal

what is not true of agglomeration economies?

put emphasis on spatially dispersed production and cheaper labor force

which city among the list has the worst air quality?

Jakarta, Indonesia

what is a tariff?

tax on imported goods or services

why is commodity dependency links to underdevelopment?

commodity prices are unstable, export revenue stream is unpredictable, commodity prices decrease, can’t build strong economy based on commodity exports

mining, fishing, and oil extraction are all part of

primary sector

which of the following site factors made pittsburgh an ideal place for steel making?

nearby coalfields

which statement is NOT true of Rostows age of high mass consumption?

high degree of service sector employment through this stage of development is achievable only in nations with capitalist systems

which of the following is the best example of a microloan?

In bangladesh, microloan we’re given to help women purchase inventories for shops or supplies and tools for enterprises ranging from beauty salons to commercial flower cultivation. Establish small business and improve standard of living

which of the following is the best example of a multiplier effect?

high tech job had multiplier effect of creating 5 follow on jobs

what was not an effect of climate change

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

rising sea levels

costal flooding

extreme weather events

global temp rising

what is not true if the world bank, WTO, and IMF?

WHAT IS TRUE

stimulate global economic growth

stabilize global financial system

promote free trade

center in movement toward greater globalization

what statement is not true of wallersteind world systems theory?

WHAT IS TRUE

created by immanuel Wallerstein—-moves through series of socioeconomic systems—-employs core-periphery- and semi periphery—-says countries don’t march through stages of development—-imperialism and colonialism that created interdependent and unequal relationships

what was not a motivation for european colonialization during the industrial period?

diffusion of industrialization to the colonies

what is one consequence of the invention of assemble line production?

deskilling of labor (work in factory to make shoes but cannot actually make shoes)

which is not a valid criticism of Rostows model of economic development?

overstates role of colonialism in Europe

trade that occurs due to comparative advantage means

country’s ability to produce one product more efficiently than it can produce other products in its economy

what is not a renewable resource

fossil fuels

minerals, oil, coal, natural gas

the compound most responsible for global climate change is

carbon dioxide CO2

what term refers to pro-market, anti-government position in the economy

neoliberalism: range of pro market and anti government position in the economy such as reducing government ownership and regulation and promoting privatization and market based solutions

the HDI shows

measure of human achievement the combines data on life expectancy at birth, education levels, and GNI per capita PPP per population. evaluation how much of country’s wrath goes to human well being and achievement

how did gender roles change with industrialization?

-higher rates of education led to lower rates of early marriage and adolescent childbearing

-greater participation in civic life and freedom of movement

-opportunities to work in formal sector and engage in public life

increase electricity and introduction of appliances allowed women to work at paid jobs