QUESTION 1 “Neoliberal policies have aggravated underdevelopment in the late 20’h century.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain the characteristics and impacts of neoliberal policies and justify your answer with reference to at least two relevant empirical examples drawn from the course material.
QUESTION 2 “Fair trade is more effective for solving development challenges in the Global South than debt cancellation.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Briefly explain both the fair trade model and the concept of debt cancellation, and justify your position with explicit references to the course material.
QUESTION 3 “Multilateralism has proven to be an ineffective strategy to foster global development efforts.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Briefly recount the rise of multilateralism, its characteristics, and its impacts in the international development landscape. Justify your position with explicit reference to the course material, including at least three concrete examples.