One of the major themes discussed in Chapter 15 relates to the South's position in the international political economy. A number of factors have contributed to the Less Developed Economies' status in the international system, including the LDC Debt Crisis, and declining levels of foreign aid from EDCs. Some of the key demands made by the LDCs are known as the New International Economic Order. To find out how your thoughts on the South's economic position compare with those of other students using this book, take the following survey. Mark in the appropriate box whether you Agree or Disagree with each of the statements below. When you are finished, submit your answers. You will then be able to see the results of your survey.

1		The EDCs in the North should remove trade barriers and open their markets to provide improved and stabilized markets for primary products produced in the South.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2		The LDCs in the South should be given a greater say in the running of international organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank.
			A)	True
			B)	False
3		In order to receive loans from the IMF, LDCs should be required to adopt economic policies recommended by IMF economists.
			A)	True
			B)	False
4		EDCs in the North should share expensive technological innovations with LDCs in order to facilitate the South's economic development.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5		A substantial portion of loans made to the LDCs of the South should be written off by Northern creditors, in order relieve the South of enormous debt burdens as they enter the 21st Century.
			A)	True
			B)	False
6		All EDCs should be required to devote at least 0.7% of their GDPs to foreign aid, as recommended by the United Nations.
			A)	True
			B)	False