First short essay
1) A short essay (1,500 words) due on Wednesday the 8th of May by 5:00 pm. Answer one of the questions below:
a) Do contemporary emerging economies (including the BRICS) cast doubt on the soundness of critical structural theories of development such as dependency theory? Why or why not?
b) To what extent do you agree with postdevelopmentalists’ criticisms of international development?
c) Neoliberal policies have taken a variety of different forms around the world. On balance, have they failed or succeeded in promoting development?
d) In an era of climate change, can development be made “sustainable”, and if so, how?
e) "`Emerging market' states do not want to change the world economy; they merely want to acquire greater power and influence within the existing system." In your answer, explain why you do or do not agree with this statement.