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Mikaela Rodriguez Mr. Krijestorac CPO 2002 November 26th, 2017

This chapter discusses developed democracies, which are characterized by high levels of economic development and growth. Some countries that fall under this category are, the United States, Australia, Canada, France, and Japan. These democracies have capitalist economic systems, high service sectors, and high HDI rankings.The manufacturing sector has moved primarily to developing countries, leaving the uneducated in these developed counties at a disadvantage . They also share a high regard for personal freedom and equality, but differ in how they pursue such goals. For example, the United Kingdom offers universal healthcare, while the United States still allows for a private healthcare sector. They also all share ideals of participation and competition, in regards to referendums and elections. For example, in Switzerland there is high degrees of openness and tolerance for referendums, while in Germany restricts them more. Several factors that threaten state sovereignty are international integration and devolution. Integration tends to reduce state capacity, as states must give up power to international organizations. For example, many countries have opted out of joining the EU because they do not want to give into monetary and trade regulations. The European Union developed after World War II, in an attempt to prevent another war. The goal was to unite Europe to limit tensions that could spark another conflict. Within this goal, was the hope of creating a

single currency, that would stimulate trade, and promote a single identity. Yet differences in growth has created divisions, as seen with the debt crisis in Greece. Another goal of the EU was expansion, in order to promote democracy and power. Yet tensions, due to immigration and job relocation has halted further enlargement. For example, increasing amounts of xenophobia has increased debate over whether Turkey should be offered membership. Devolution has occurred in both Spain and the United Kingdom, as states have given more power to lower levels of government. These states have done so in order to settle ethnic and regional tensions, that threaten domestic stability. Specific values and identities have shaped how citizens views and embrace the state. Modern values emerged in the 18th century, as people accepted science and rationality. Individuality and personal freedom was deemed of the upmost importance, in order to progress as a society. Postmodern values focus on quality of life, and group rights in order to promote social justice. Yet there is a concern that this way of thinking can promote a dangerous hierarchy in society. There is also the idea that different societies produce different values. Outlook towards migration varies among democracies. There are some that view migration has an opportunity for labor and skills, as well as promotion of multiculturalism. Those who oppose migration fear job loss, and failure of these groups to assimilate. For example, xenophobia is more common in European countries, because they have high levels of nation identity. The political economy of developed democracies has changed since the 1970s. For example, postindustrialism has seen the service sector as the main employer. Areas in finance, real estate, education, and retail are a few of the industries that employe a large percentage of the population. A consequence of this shift in labor has resulted in higher levels of inequality. The

welfare state has also developed as societies have expanded. Benefits include less poverty, and higher education rates, yet face rising cost as a result. There has been debate surrounded around how to tackle the weight of the welfare state. While some believe benefits should be cut, other believe these programs require more government oversight....