Week 6 - Global institutions and their roles

Question 1

Role of institutions

Answer 1

Establish rules, promote cooperation, and provide financial assistance to member countries.

Question 2

4 elements of international organisations

Answer 2

1. Institutional agreement (rules and procedures for all countries)
2. International member states
3. International system/law
4. Serves a purpose

Question 3

4 basic functions of states

Answer 3

Infrastructure, military defence, property rights, and education

Question 4

Why might states fail to provide basic functions?

Answer 4

1. External effects (climate change, adverse weather events)
2. Resource deficiency
3. Unwillingness to provide

Question 5

3 dimensions to classify international institutions

Answer 5

1. Publicness (government participants vs private companies/NGOs)
2. Level of delegation (negotiable policies vs autonomous agencies)
3. Inclusiveness (access and distribution of influence)