FRQ 1: Theories of Economic Development (Rostow's Stages)
(a) Explain Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth and describe how this theory applies to the economic development of one specific country.
(b) Discuss two critiques of Rostow’s model in explaining the development patterns of countries in the Global South.
(c) Compare Rostow’s model with the Dependency Theory, highlighting one key difference in how each explains economic disparities.
FRQ 2: The Industrial Revolution and Its Global Impact
(a) Identify two key innovations of the Industrial Revolution and explain how they contributed to industrialization.
(b) Describe one specific way the Industrial Revolution influenced urbanization patterns in Europe during the 19th century.
(c) Explain how the Industrial Revolution impacted global trade relationships between Europe and colonies in Africa or Asia.
FRQ 3: Industrial Location and Agglomeration
(a) Using Weber’s Least Cost Theory, explain the factors that influence the location of a manufacturing plant.
(b) Provide an example of an industry that benefits from agglomeration, and explain why agglomeration enhances its productivity.
(c) Describe one challenge associated with agglomeration for urban areas.
FRQ 4: Globalization, Trade, and Economic Disparities
(a) Define globalization and explain its role in increasing economic interdependence among countries.
(b) Analyze how the growth of trade agreements, such as NAFTA or the European Union, has influenced economic disparities within and between countries.
(c) Evaluate one positive and one negative impact of globalization on less developed countries (LDCs).
FRQ 5: Economic Development and Gender Inequality
(a) Define the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and explain how it is used to measure economic and social development.
(b) Describe one economic challenge faced by women in less developed countries and one strategy used to address this challenge.
(c) Discuss the relationship between gender inequality and a country’s level of economic development.
FRQ 6: The Changing Geography of Manufacturing
(a) Explain how outsourcing and offshoring have influenced the location of manufacturing in the 21st century.
(b) Analyze the impact of the shift in manufacturing to emerging economies on workers in developed countries.
(c) Discuss one environmental consequence of the global shift in manufacturing locations.
(a) Explain Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth and describe how this theory applies to the economic development of one specific country.
(b) Discuss two critiques of Rostow’s model in explaining the development patterns of countries in the Global South.
(c) Compare Rostow’s model with the Dependency Theory, highlighting one key difference in how each explains economic disparities.
FRQ 2: The Industrial Revolution and Its Global Impact
(a) Identify two key innovations of the Industrial Revolution and explain how they contributed to industrialization.
(b) Describe one specific way the Industrial Revolution influenced urbanization patterns in Europe during the 19th century.
(c) Explain how the Industrial Revolution impacted global trade relationships between Europe and colonies in Africa or Asia.
FRQ 3: Industrial Location and Agglomeration
(a) Using Weber’s Least Cost Theory, explain the factors that influence the location of a manufacturing plant.
(b) Provide an example of an industry that benefits from agglomeration, and explain why agglomeration enhances its productivity.
(c) Describe one challenge associated with agglomeration for urban areas.
FRQ 4: Globalization, Trade, and Economic Disparities
(a) Define globalization and explain its role in increasing economic interdependence among countries.
(b) Analyze how the growth of trade agreements, such as NAFTA or the European Union, has influenced economic disparities within and between countries.
(c) Evaluate one positive and one negative impact of globalization on less developed countries (LDCs).
FRQ 5: Economic Development and Gender Inequality
(a) Define the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and explain how it is used to measure economic and social development.
(b) Describe one economic challenge faced by women in less developed countries and one strategy used to address this challenge.
(c) Discuss the relationship between gender inequality and a country’s level of economic development.
FRQ 6: The Changing Geography of Manufacturing
(a) Explain how outsourcing and offshoring have influenced the location of manufacturing in the 21st century.
(b) Analyze the impact of the shift in manufacturing to emerging economies on workers in developed countries.
(c) Discuss one environmental consequence of the global shift in manufacturing locations.