Question

Which one of the following is not correct regarding the political consequence of globalisation?

• A. 'Minimalist state' is giving way to a more 'welfare state'.
• B. The state continues to discharge essential functions of law and order and national security.
• C. Market becomes the prime determinant of economic and social priorities.
• D. Increased role of multinational companies lead to reduction in decision-making capacity of government.

Hint:

The real trend is welfare state giving way to minimalist state.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question.
This is a 'not correct' question. Three options are true facts about the political effects of globalisation, and one is false. We must find the false one.

Step 2: Recall the main point.
Globalisation reduces the capacity of the state. The idea of the welfare state is giving way to a minimalist state that limits itself to core functions. The market becomes more important.

Step 3: Check option 1.
This says the minimalist state is giving way to a welfare state. It is the reverse of what happens. The welfare state is being replaced by the minimalist state. So option 1 is NOT correct, and it is our answer.

Step 4: Check option 2.
The state still keeps its core functions of law and order and national security. So option 2 is correct.

Step 5: Check option 3.
With economic liberalisation the market decides economic and social priorities to a large degree. So option 3 is correct.

Step 6: Check option 4.
Multinational companies influence policy and take decisions that limit what governments can do. So option 4 is correct.

Final Answer:
Option 1 reverses the real trend, so it is the statement that is not correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 1}} \]