1. Michael Kinsley defends Lawrence Summers’ World Bank memo in which he states

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1.

Michael Kinsley defends Lawrence Summers’ World Bank memo in which he states that exporting rich countries’ toxic dumps to Third World countries is a good thing that makes economic sense. Life in rich countries is “worth more,” according to Kinsley, than life in poor countries. According to neoliberal Kinsley’ and Summers’ direct statements and/or indirect implications

Elites in Third World countries will spend any monies they receive for accepting toxic dumps to improve the living standards of their needy citizens

Toxins created in the process of generating fuel or expending fuel in the rich countries are not the responsibility of those who create or burn them but can be sent elsewhere where life "is cheaper."

All of the above are true according to neoliberals

Kinsley and Summers are making a morally and economically sound argument

2.

Having a sociological imagination means that we must accept the society as it is. We do not have the ability as individuals to deviate from the social scripts that are imposed upon us.

True

False

3.

According to Loo, this is the connection between neoliberalism and the War on Terror

The WOT and neoliberalism are separate and distinct phenomena and do not have any connection

As neoliberal policies produce inevitably wider gaps between the wealthy and the poor, and exacerbate racism and sexism, protest becomes increasingly likely. The WOT provides an excuse for governments to clamp down on protests as examples of "domestic terrorism."

4.

The main difference between “street” families and “decent” families in the ghetto is not that some are middle-class and others are poor, because those who live in these neighborhoods are all poor. The difference is the degree of economic marginality.

True

False

Elites in Third World countries will spend any monies they receive for accepting toxic dumps to improve the living standards of their needy citizens

Toxins created in the process of generating fuel or expending fuel in the rich countries are not the responsibility of those who create or burn them but can be sent elsewhere where life "is cheaper."

All of the above are true according to neoliberals

Kinsley and Summers are making a morally and economically sound argument

Explanation / Answer

1.all the above are true according to neoliberals

2.true

3.As neoliberal policies produce inevitably wider gaps between the wealthy and the poor, and exacerbate racism and sexism, protest becomes increasingly likely. The WOT provides an excuse for governments to clamp

4.true

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