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POLSCI 369 - Chapter 4

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Compare and contrast structuralism with mercantilism and liberalism in the following areas:

a. the dominant actors
b. political versus economic motivations behind actors' behavior
c. the role of the state in the economy
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Compare and contrast structuralism with mercantilism and liberalism in the following areas:

a. the dominant actors
b. political versus economic motivations behind actors' behavior
c. the role of the state in the economy
a. classes (upper vs working); states; individuals
b. exploitation and control of wealth; gaining wealth; sponsoring self-interest
c. preserves the interest of the upper class; preserves interest of government/manufacturers; protects individual rights
Lenin argued that capitalism was able to delay its crisis through international expansion. Explain what Lenin meant by imperialism. Outline several examples of imperialism in the global political economy today.
- centralization of market power that allowed wealthy nations to expand their realm of economic control by controlling and manipulating less developed countries
- rich countries got richer while stunting the economic growth of less developed states

- outsourcing: cheap labor, use of sweat shops and child labor in U.S. outsourced industries
- military outposts in other countries
- monopolization of public goods
Outline some of the views structuralists have about globalization. Why do they tend to be so critical of it?
- believe that globalization is just a front used by core nations to exploit the periphery (advanced capitalism)
- feel that it weakens local environmental laws, exploits labor, and is a major cause of poverty
What specific factors do structuralists think have contributed to rising inequality in industrialized countries since the 1980s?
- intervention of the United States in the affairs of other nations
- offered "protections" in return for economic favors
- War on Terrorism; islamophobia
- exacerbate class structures
- prevent poor nations from developing
Imagine a structuralist and neoliberal having a discussion about globalization—its many positive and negative features. What sorts of ideas would they agree on and disagree about?
Agree: current implementation extrapolates individuals and prevents them from utilizing their rights and freedoms

Disagree: liberals believe that mutual cooperation between nations are beneficial, even if more beneficial for one party than the other