Sociology MCQs

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Which theorist is most associated with world-systems theory ?
A. Walt rostow
B. Immanuel waller-stein
C. Amartya sen
D. None of the above
What is the main role of the International Monetary Fund ?
A. To reduce levels of global inequality
B. To generate economic activity in the developing countries
C. To maintain stability in the world financial system
D. To provide funds for education programmed across the world
In demographic terms what is the main argument associated with Malthusianism ?
A. Population growth creates the conditions for the spread of disease
B. All countries must pass through the demographic transition
C. Population growth tends to outstrip food production
D. Birth control is irrelevant for the control of population growth
Global economic inequality refers primarily to______________?
A. Systematic difference in wealth and income between global firms
B. Systematic differences in wealth and income between countries
C. Systematic differences in wealth and income within countries
D. Systematic differences in wealth and income between poorer countries