Unit 3: Paper 2 — Development and Sustainability
Topic 3.4: Debates in development and sustainability Questions
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Discuss the view that globalization increases inequality.
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"Development is impossible for the poorest countries in today's world." Discuss this view.
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"The Sustainable Development Goals are too ambitious to succeed." Discuss this view.
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Examine the view that endless economic growth cannot be sustainable.
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"There have been more losers than winners from globalization." Discuss this view.
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To what extent does globalization always foster development?
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Evaluate the view that the Sustainable Development Goals are the best way to achieve sustainable development.
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To what extent is development more about human well-being than economic growth?
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Evaluate the claim that good governance matters more than money for development.
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Discuss the view that sustainable development is impossible without global cooperation. (integrating: development & sustainability + the core concept of interdependence)
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Examine the view that the burden of sustainable development falls unfairly on poorer countries. (integrating: development & sustainability + rights & justice + power)
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Examine the view that development does more to damage than to enhance human rights. (integrating: development & sustainability + rights & justice)
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Discuss the view that globalization does more to promote human rights than to harm them. (integrating: development & sustainability + rights & justice)
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Examine the view that globalization has weakened state sovereignty over development. (integrating: development & sustainability + the core concept of sovereignty)
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Discuss the view that development is the best way to build lasting peace. (integrating: development & sustainability + peace & conflict)
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