No 5 on That List Would Also Make a Good

question 17

Essay

No. 5 on that list would also make a good essay question: Write an essay in which you explain what specific political and economic factors have contributed to the United States' huge current account deficit. Who does this deficit help and hurt? Discuss how this deficit can in the near future impact other countries' willingness to invest money in U.S. Treasuries (i.e. loan to the U.S. government). Discuss the extent to which this deficit undermines U.S. hegemony and system stability. Cite specific examples from the chapters and news articles.

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Definitions:

Natural Mimicry

The adaptive resemblance of one species to another, which provides protection or other advantages in the natural environment.

Empathy

The capacity to comprehend and empathize with someone else's emotions by seeing things from their perspective.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where individuals lose self-awareness and feel less accountable in group settings, often leading to atypical behavior.

Personal Control

The belief in one's ability to influence events in one's life and the degree of control one has over their personal environment.