By Late 2015, the Number of Branches of Existing Commercial

question 49

Multiple Choice

By late 2015, the number of branches of existing commercial banks in the U.S.approximated ________, which was a(an) _________ from 1985.

• A)96,000; increase
• B)43,8000; increase
• C)68,200; decrease
• D)103,000; decrease
• E)82,500; increase

Understand the key theories explaining global inequality and development, such as world systems theory, dependency theory, and modernization theory.

Recognize the distinction and functions of core, semi-peripheral, and peripheral nations in the global economy.

Comprehend the concepts of globalization, globality, and their impacts on nation-states and individual merit.

Understand the role and criticisms of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in shaping global labor standards.

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

A psychological principle stating that people are more likely to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.

Individualism

A philosophy that places the freedom of personal actions above the regulation by collective entities or state power.

Deceived

Refers to being misled or fooled into believing something that is not true.

Obedience Experiments

Psychological tests that study the extent to which a person can be made to comply with orders, often in conflict with personal conscience.