What are the effects of the “resource curse” on states in the Middle East and North Africa?
What will be an ideal response?
The abundance of oil resources diverts attention away from non-oil investments, contributes to an overvalued exchange rate, and discourages the development of non-oil investments and exports.
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How do classic conservatives address the issue of change?
a. They believe that change should happen gradually rather than suddenly. b. They believe that change is only positive if it happens through government action. c. They argue that change should first occur at the elite level before spreading to the lower classes. d. They believe that change driven by technological advancement is almost always beneficial to society.
Compared to FPTP, proportional representation means that the country's legislature more accurately reflects __________
a. big business interests b. elite demands c. public opinion and party strength d. the will of larger parties