What is the "invisible hand" and why is it an important term when describing capitalism?

ANSWER IN 8 SENTENCES

2. A question that asks  to come up with a contemporary news event that is an example of the concept in question.  (i) describe the event and (ii) to explain why the event is an example of the concept in question.  (ii) the explanation why the news events is an a relevant example. This question is

What is a contemporary news event that is an example or illustrates the socialist conception of equality?

What is the main ideas reflected in these sources?

• a)

• b) It was for all the members of the Cabinet relief. Never before had a declaration of war been welcomed with such satisfaction. France having done all that was incumbent upon her to maintain peace and war having nevertheless become inevitable, it was a hundred times better that we should not have been led, even by repeated violation of our frontiers, to declare it ourselves. It was indispensable that Germany, who was entirely responsible for the aggression, should be led into publicly confessing her intentions. If we had had to declare war ourselves, the Russian alliance would have been contested, national unanimity would have been smashed, it would probably have meant Italy would have been forced by the clauses of the Triple Alliance to side against us.
• c) "I am not a man who believes that we Germans bled and conquered thirty years ago...in order to be pushed to one side when great international decisions call to be made. If that were to happen, the place of Germany as a world power would be gone for ever, and I am not prepared to let that happen. It is my duty and privilege to employ to this end without hesitation the most appropriate and, if need be, the sharper methods."

Select 1 of the question groups below and will need to answer the 3 questions in each group.

Minimum of 4 sentences long.

Group A: Second Face of Power

1. What are the major characteristics of the second face of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example of the use of the second face of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is the second face of power the most effective of the three faces of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points

Group B: Third Face of Power

1. What are the major characteristics of the third face of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example of the use of the third face of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is the third face of power the most effective of the three faces of power? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points

Group C: Liberalism

1. What is the liberal conception equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example or illustrates the liberal conception of equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is the liberal conception of equality enough to ensure the real/actual equality of all citizens (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points

Group D: Socialism

1. What is the socialist conception equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example or illustrates the socialist conception of equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is the socialist conception of equality superior to the liberal one? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points

Group E: Conservatism

1. What attitude do conservatives hold towards equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example or illustrates the conservative attitude towards equality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is the conservative attitude towards equality relevant for understanding today’s society? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points

Group F: Gender Theory

1. According to gender theory, what role does the division between the public and private play with regard to the equality of the genders? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
2. What is a contemporary news event that is an example or illustrates the role that the division of the public and private spheres plays with regard to gender equality or inequality? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points
3. Is there full equality today between the genders in the public and private spheres? (minimum 4 sentences) / 5 points