Describe three of the negative elements of globalized development outlined in Sernau and analyze the possibilities for social change
What will be an ideal response
Answer: An introduction that identifies the three negative elements and discusses why humanizing development in important (5 points)
Negative elements: 1. extreme inequality; 2. poverty; 3. environmental destruction; 4. unbalanced power in the hands of multinational corporations; 5. destruction of infrastructures (roads, schools, etc.); 6. Less time for family and community; 7. tension between countries.
Body that describes the three negative elements in more detail (why they are negative), gives examples, and at least one specific suggestion for humanizing development (15 points)
Sernau discusses the following elements for change: 1. taming the markets; 2. promoting equality and opportunity; 3. limiting wasteful and destructive choices; 4. agreeing on social solutions. Could also include Millennial Goals as outlined in the chapter.
He ends the chapter with "collective action, through effective government provision of health, education, infrastructure, as well as foreign assistance when needed, underpins economic success."
Conclusion that summarizes the main idea and suggests a future direction (5 points)
Bonus Points for tying essay in with other concepts within the chapter (5 possible)
This ties in with the "third way economics" which calls for a small, but active government that promotes trade while also protecting the rights of workers and those on the periphery. It also suggests that key elements of both modernization (modernizing institutions to ensure equal opportunity) and dependency (taming market forces) theories are necessary to humanize development.
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