Arizona State University Explanatory and Normative Framework Questions

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Q1. Explain the logic of the explanatory and normative framework in each of the quadrants in Figure 1. Top-left (National/National) – Top-right (National/Global) – Bottom-left (Global/National) – Bottom-right (Global/Global) – 2. What are some of the policies typically associated with the Washington Consensus? 3. Where (in what quadrant) does the Washington Consensus belong in Gore’s matrix? Explain. 4. What does Gore mean by “a shift from historicism to ahistorical performance assessment”? Explain or give examples. 5. Figure 3 and Gore’s text imply that the new paradigm may very well emerge in the Global/Global quadrant. What scenarios or policies do you imagine fit in that framework, or alternatively, are there global trends or practices in our present time that indicate this change or potential future(s)?

Q2 . How is land titling supposed to work? In other words, how is it that receiving a title to one’s land or holdings (however modest) is expected to create economic growth? 2. What might be some of the barriers to land titling? Are there any stakeholders or adverse interests who would object to this approach? explain 3. What are some of the unforeseen issues or adverse effects that might arise from applying a land titling policy to an area? 4. Why do you think de Soto’s approach is so popular among mainstream politicians or conventional liberal economists? 5. What are your thoughts on de Soto’s approach? Do you find yourself agreeing more with Nordlinger, Gravois, neither, a mix, unsure? Explain.

Q3 What is the logic of microlending? Put another way, how are relatively modest transfers expected to lift people out of poverty and boost economic growth?2. Microlending appears to be most successful when its loan recipients are from a particular demographic. What is that demographic and why might loans to this group yield better results of repayment? (You can answer according to Yunus and/or your own speculative explanation)3. What are some weaknesses or issues that might arise from microlending? (You can think of possible issues on your own and/or do some searching for criticisms of microlending). 4. What are your thoughts on Yunus’ approach or microlending in general?