Globalisation and the Role of Nation States

What is one major area of economic policy that national governments become less able to control due to globalisation?

• Education

• Healthcare

• Employment

• Infrastructure

Which of the following is a consequence of high taxation policies for businesses?

• Increased capital flight

• Higher employment rates

• Greater government revenue

• Improved economic stability

In which country is Amazon registered to avoid paying higher taxes in countries like the UK?

• United States

• Germany

• France

• Luxembourg

What is one challenge faced by national governments in tracking profits made by transnational corporations?

• Lack of financial expertise

• Inadequate tax laws

• Difficulty in accessing financial records

• Limited technological capabilities

According to Ohmae (1995), what does political globalisation mark the end of?

• The modern nation-state itself

• International trade agreements

• Regional cooperation

• Global economic growth

Which of the following statements is true about the power of transnational corporations (TNCs)?

• TNCs have no influence on national governments

• TNCs have turnovers larger than the gross national products of some countries

• TNCs are limited to operating within their home countries

• TNCs have no impact on developing countries

What is an example of a developing country heavily reliant on a resource that only TNCs have the expertise to exploit?

• Brazil and coffee production

• India and textile manufacturing

• China and electronics production

• Nigeria and oil industry

Why do even developed nations find it hard to hold on to jobs and investment?

• Lack of skilled workforce

• High taxation policies

• Lack of natural resources

• TNCs relocating to countries with lower costs

What is one factor that determines the success of the Paris Climate Accord in holding back average global temperature increases?

• Government regulations

• Individual actions

• Actions of corporations

• International aid

How are nation states increasingly working together to tackle global problems?

• Through military alliances

• Through economic competition

• Through intergovernmental organizations

• Through isolationist policies