“Globalization is commonly described as the processes and forces  leading to an ever-decreasing capacity of the nation state to govern  within its territorial boundaries” (Levi-Farr & Vigoda-Gadot, 2004).  Even though world trade is larger than ever before, national living  standards vary according culture, the wealth of the state (nation), and  domestic factors. The study of globalization requires a holistic  approach and must be analyzed from all angles.

• Although nation-states once controlled the markets, it is now the  markets that often control the nation-state). Examine the major factors  that account for the unequal distribution of globalization effects in  different states. Suggest how policy entrepreneurs, policy makers, and  policy administrators should redesign states so that people can benefit  from globalization in general. Provide a rationale for your response.

2nd Discussion question

“Political Systems” Please respond to the following:

Although the US is the richest nation on earth, it has one of the  highest poverty rates among the modern western democracies. Identify at  least two policies US policy makers could enact to drastically reduce  the poverty rate in this country. Justify your reasoning.

Assignment 2: Debate It Powerpoint Presentation

Most people perceive international public administration to be a set  of state structures, institutions, and processes. Opponents of  globalization argue that it weakens states, making it difficult for them  to sustain social welfare and environmental policies, and create fiscal  redistributive initiatives.

According to James Bovard, a libertarian author who focuses on  writing about government, proponents and businesses seeking to expand a  broad claim there is little or no evidence of national governments’  decline. Congress, along with many policy strategists, seem to think  that whatever the effects of globalization on governments, they are  likely to be beneficial for long-term economic growth (Bovard, 1987).

Analyze the claims laid out in this controversy, and try to argue the  strongest case you can in favor of the view(s) you find most  convincing. In doing so, be sure to seriously consider the case that  your opponents might make against your position, and why you would  reject it. Use the Internet and / or Strayer databases to research  evidence that supports your opinion. Determine your point of view on the  issue, and support your position with information from at least three  (3) reliable, relevant, peer-reviewed references (no more than one [1]  used previously), published within the last five (5) years.

Create a PowerPoint presentation that covers the following:

• Provide a brief description of the issue.
• Present evidence that supports both sides of the argument.
• In the note section of each information slide, you must write a narrative of what you would
• Provide at least three (3) reliable, relevant, peer-reviewed  references (no more than one [1] used previously), published within the  last five (5) years at the end of your video.

Note: Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Your presentation should include a minimum total of 12 slides:

• 10 information slides
• Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
  1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
  2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page is not included in the required page length.
  3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA  format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze the core controversies, theories, and rationale surrounding global public
• Formulate domestic and international public policy alternatives and arguments.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in international public administration.