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What are some of the characteristics of global corporations? What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporations that can operate without any national regulation? |
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What factors account for the postwar Japanese "economic miracle"? What factors led to a recession in Japan in the 1990s? |
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The Little Tigers of Asia have been able to escape the cycle of economic colonialism that has haunted so many former colonies. What factors account for this reversal? |
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What factors led to the oil embargo of 1973–1975? What were the results? |
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Discuss the concept of consumption as a form of self-expression. Give some specific examples from your own experience. |
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Summarize the critique of global consumerism using Barbie, Sara, and Licca to illustrate your answer. |
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What are the challenges of combating HIV/AIDS in Africa? What has been the impact on African societies? |
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What events led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the United States and the Northern Alliance in 2001? |
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What are some of the significant nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the world since WWII? What causes do these groups address? |
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What have been the principal causes of mass migration since World War II? What are some of the challenges presented by these migrations to host countries? |
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